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Delta rally for Obi‑Kwankwaso hit by attack, vehicles vandalised

During a one‑million‑man march in Asaba, supporters of the Nigeria Democratic Congress were attacked by suspected thugs, leaving several injured and campaign vehicles smashed. The incident follows a similar disruption in Effurun and has prompted calls for investigation.

LAS News Desk · 7 Nov 2026, 21:46 WAT · 2 sources

NNPC says gas pipelines are not to blame for Nigeria's recent power generation slump

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company refuted claims that its gas transportation network is limiting electricity output, noting that pipelines are operating normally while gas production rose about 10% in 2026.

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LAS News Desk · 7 Nov 2026, 21:45 WAT · 3 sources

Super Eagles and Olympic Eagles set for dual qualifiers as Nigeria prepares for Tanzania and DR Congo ties

Nigeria’s senior and U‑23 teams have announced squads for upcoming 2027 AFCON qualifying matches, with the Super Eagles facing Tanzania and the Olympic Eagles hosting DR Congo, both fixtures crucial for progression in their respective tournaments.

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LAS News Desk · 7 Nov 2026, 21:45 WAT · 3 sources

Yobe APC rallies in Damaturu to counter opposition calls for Tinubu's removal

Thousands of All Progressives Congress supporters marched in Yobe State's capital to endorse President Tinubu's 2027 re-election bid, directly countering recent protests demanding his resignation.

LAS News Desk · 7 Nov 2026, 20:15 WAT · 2 sources

Nigerian households can claim N50,000 monthly relief through approved mobile money platforms

The Federal Government’s N50,000 cash relief programme is active, with beneficiaries able to confirm eligibility and receive funds via mobile operators such as MoMo PSB and OPay. Official channels advise against unverified messages.

LAS News Desk · 7 Nov 2026, 20:15 WAT · 3 sources

Tinubu accuses Atiku of using public funds to build university while serving as vice‑president

President Bola Tinubu questioned former Vice‑President Atiku Abubakar’s funding of a private university during his 1999‑2007 vice‑presidency, prompting Atiku to say the institution was founded in 1993, before his public office.

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LAS News Desk · 7 Nov 2026, 20:15 WAT · 5 sources

APC campaign chief Abdulaziz Yari sets 2.3 million vote goal for Tinubu in Rivers ahead of Jan 16 election

Senator Abdulaziz Yari, director‑general of the APC presidential campaign council, announced a target of at least 2.3 million votes for President Bola Tinubu in Rivers State, citing voter registration data and urging supporters to mobilise.

LAS News Desk · 7 Nov 2026, 19:45 WAT · 6 sources

Sokoto State sends emergency medical team to Bodinga over suspected fever deaths

Sokoto State has deployed doctors and supplies to Bodinga Local Government Area after reports of deaths and illnesses linked to a suspected fever outbreak, particularly in Sifawa town.

LAS News Desk · 7 Nov 2026, 18:45 WAT · 2 sources

Abia APC Governorship Candidate Eric Opah Rejects Alliance Claims Ahead of 2027 Election

APC governorship candidate Chief Eric Opah told journalists in Umuahia on 7 November 2026 that his party will not form any alliance for the 2027 Abia State election, outlining his policy agenda and criticism of the incumbent administration.

LAS News Desk · 7 Nov 2026, 18:45 WAT · 2 sources

President Tinubu urges Nigerian youth to collect voter cards ahead of 2027 elections

At a rally in Port Harcourt, President Bola Tinulu called on young Nigerians to obtain their Permanent Voter Cards and vote in the 2027 general election, linking participation to their economic future and noting his government's efforts to clear past pension liabilities.

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LAS News Desk · 7 Nov 2026, 18:45 WAT · 4 sources

FCT Minister Wike declares Rivers State will back Tinubu in 2027 election

Nyesom Wike, former Rivers governor and current FCT minister, said at a Port Harcourt rally that Rivers voters will support President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general election and warned that ADC vice‑presidential candidate Rotimi Amaechi’s remarks will hurt his party’s chances.

LAS News Desk · 7 Nov 2026, 18:15 WAT · 9 sources

Federal government halts all 2026 admissions to NTI’s NCE and degree programmes over regulatory breaches

The Ministry of Education announced on 7 November 2026 that all admissions to the National Teachers’ Institute in Kaduna for NCE and degree courses are cancelled and university affiliations terminated, citing violations of operational guidelines.

LAS News Desk · 7 Nov 2026, 17:15 WAT · 6 sources

Rivers and Bayelsa governors pledge millions of votes for Tinubu in 2027 campaign

Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara and Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri have pledged to mobilise significant voter support for President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 elections, highlighting regional political alliances and campaign targets.

LAS News Desk · 7 Nov 2026, 16:17 WAT · 4 sources

Amaechi says Buhari’s promise and advice led to his loss in the 2022 APC primary

Former minister Rotimi Amaechi claims former President Muhammadu Buhari promised him the APC presidential ticket and told him not to campaign, a decision he says cost him the nomination to Bola Tinubu.

LAS News Desk · 7 Nov 2026, 16:15 WAT · 4 sources

Court of Appeal rules kidnapping for ransom is exploitation under trafficking law

An appeal court rejected the Home Office’s claim that ransom kidnapping does not constitute trafficking exploitation, opening the door for many asylum seekers to receive victim support.

LAS News Desk · 7 Nov 2026, 14:17 WAT · 1 source

Mamadou Sangaré joins Brentford for club‑record £39m after standout spell at Lens

Mali midfielder Mamadou Sangaré completed a £39 million move to Brentford in August 2025, having impressed at Lens and earlier at Rapid Vienna, and made an immediate impact in the Premier League and for his national team.

LAS News Desk · 7 Nov 2026, 14:16 WAT · 1 source

Nigeria's external debt rises 6.6% to $145bn in 2025, World Bank reports

The World Bank says Nigeria's external debt grew by 6.6% in 2025, reaching $145.015 billion, up from $83.21 billion in 2015. The increase represents a 74.3% rise over a decade, highlighting mounting fiscal pressures.

LAS News Desk · 7 Nov 2026, 12:45 WAT · 1 source

Lagos police officer detained after shooting two girls in Ajegunle

An Assistant Superintendent of Police, Omotayo Olajide, was detained following a shooting that killed 2‑year‑old Omole Taiwo and injured another girl in the Nosamu area of Ajegunle on 5 November 2026. The incident occurred during a police response to a clash between rival youth groups.

LAS News Desk · 7 Nov 2026, 12:15 WAT · 5 sources

ADC files appeal against court ruling that voids Atiku Abubakar's presidential nomination

Nigeria's opposition African Democratic Congress has lodged an appeal and a stay application after a Federal High Court declared the party's leadership and Atiku Abubakar's candidacy invalid, urging INEC to hold off any action pending the appeal.

LAS News Desk · 7 Nov 2026, 12:15 WAT · 6 sources

Tanzanian opposition leader Tundu Lissu sentenced to four years for incitement

Tanzania's High Court cleared opposition leader Tundu Lissu of treason but jailed him for four years for incitement, a charge he claims was not originally part of the case.

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LAS News Desk · 7 Nov 2026, 10:46 WAT · 4 sources

Ekiti University Promotes 208 Staff Amid Ongoing Welfare Dialogue

Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science and Technology announced the promotion of 208 staff members while addressing union concerns over unpaid entitlements. The move follows a peaceful march by the Non‑Academic Staff Union.

LAS News Desk · 7 Nov 2026, 10:08 WAT · 1 source

EFCC finalises forfeiture of $163,592 linked to US fraud case

Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has completed the seizure of $163,592 recovered from a fraud scheme involving an impersonator, according to Premium Times.

LAS News Desk · 7 Nov 2026, 10:08 WAT · 1 source

Nigerian doctoral candidate Omowumi Omole receives $27,000 US fellowship for research on Pentecostal marriage teachings

Omowumi Omole, a University of California Interdisciplinary Humanities PhD student, was awarded the 2026 Dean’s Dissertation Fellowship to fund fieldwork in Lagos and among diaspora churches, focusing on women’s political subjectivity and marital‑rape legislation debates.

LAS News Desk · 7 Nov 2026, 10:08 WAT · 1 source

Experts warn US dollar strength and election risks may raise Nigeria's borrowing costs

Financial analysts caution that a stronger US dollar and domestic political uncertainty could pressure the naira and increase the cost of servicing Nigeria's foreign debt.

LAS News Desk · 7 Nov 2026, 09:39 WAT · 1 source

APC’s Yakubu Danladi‑Salihu Highlights Seven Years in Kwara Assembly as Basis for Governorship Bid

Engr. Yakubu Danladi‑Salihu, the All Progressives Congress candidate for Kwara State governor, said his seven‑year tenure in the state House of Assembly, including a period as Speaker, has equipped him to lead the state. He cited legislative experience, budget participation and grassroots projects as key credentials.

LAS News Desk · 7 Nov 2026, 09:38 WAT · 1 source

Federal High Court nullifies ADC leadership, prompting PIG to revise 2027 election outlook

A Federal High Court in Abuja has invalidated the African Democratic Congress's interim leadership and its May 25 primary that nominated Atiku Abubakar, leading the Political Intelligence Group to project a larger victory margin for President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential race.

LAS News Desk · 7 Nov 2026, 09:37 WAT · 3 sources

INEC suspends staff leave, warns against negligence ahead of 2027 polls

INEC Chairman Joash Amupitan has suspended annual leave for staff and warned against administrative errors to ensure the credibility of the 2027 general elections in Nigeria.

LAS News Desk · 7 Nov 2026, 09:10 WAT · 2 sources

Tinubu criticises Obi over Anambra erosion record at Akwa Ibom rally

President Bola Tinubu attacked Peter Obi's handling of erosion in Anambra State during a campaign rally in Akwa Ibom, while also questioning the leadership character of Atiku Abubakar.

Photo: Chatham House / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0

LAS News Desk · 7 Nov 2026, 07:38 WAT · 2 sources

Kenyan cult leader Paul Mackenzie sentenced to 200 years for starvation deaths of 191 people

A Kenyan High Court sentenced self‑styled preacher Paul Mackenzie to a cumulative 200‑year term after finding him guilty of ordering the starvation of 190 children and one adult in Shakahola Forest, with 28 co‑defendants also convicted.

LAS News Desk · 7 Nov 2026, 07:38 WAT · 9 sources

ADC chieftain predicts President Tinubu will lose 2027 election over security failures

Kenneth Imasuagbon of the African Democratic Congress said President Bola Tinubu is set to lose the 2027 vote, citing widespread insecurity and public fatigue with the administration’s response.

LAS News Desk · 7 Nov 2026, 07:08 WAT · 1 source

US midterm results highlight economic concerns and anti‑incumbent sentiment, offering parallels for Nigerian politics

The 2026 United States midterm elections saw voters prioritise cost‑of‑living issues and reject perceived corruption, a pattern analysts say Nigerian leaders could learn from as they confront similar public frustrations.

LAS News Desk · 7 Nov 2026, 07:08 WAT · 1 source

Nigerian doctors oppose emergency care amendment, warn of strike over jail penalties

The Nigerian Medical Association and the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors have rejected a proposed amendment to the National Health Act that would impose up to six months’ imprisonment or a fine for delaying emergency treatment, and they have threatened nationwide industrial action.

Photo: Ovinuchi Prince Ejiohuo / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

LAS News Desk · 7 Nov 2026, 07:08 WAT · 4 sources

Alaafin of Oyo claims historic primacy among Yoruba monarchs amid title dispute with Ooni

Oba Abimbola Owoade I asserted that the Alaafin of Oyo is historically the foremost ruler in Yorubaland, while rejecting any contest for supremacy, as tensions continue over a title conferred by the Ooni of Ife.

LAS News Desk · 7 Nov 2026, 07:07 WAT · 3 sources

UK defence logistics manager advises Nigerians to reconsider emigration

Abimbola Oluwasona, a senior supply‑chain manager at the UK Ministry of Defence, cautions Nigerians about moving abroad, drawing on his own experience from IT in Nigeria to logistics in Britain.

LAS News Desk · 7 Nov 2026, 06:38 WAT · 1 source

Nigerian footballers face top European clubs in weekend fixtures

Five Nigerians are set to play against league leaders and champions in England, Spain and Italy this weekend, with Hull, Forest, Valencia, Atlético and Napoli all confronting high‑profile opponents.

LAS News Desk · 7 Nov 2026, 06:38 WAT · 1 source

UK‑based agricultural researcher abandons Nigerian PhD after three‑day kidnapping in Ogun State

Dr Ayodeji Afolami recounts being abducted for three days on his Ogun State farm in August 2021, an ordeal that led him to leave his PhD programme in Nigeria and later complete a doctorate in the United Kingdom.

LAS News Desk · 7 Nov 2026, 06:38 WAT · 1 source

Supreme Court to decide leadership of Nigeria's African Democratic Congress amid Atiku's presidential bid

A Federal High Court ruling nullified the David Mark-led ADC leadership, threatening former Vice‑President Atiku Abubakar's candidacy. The case now heads to appellate courts, with former deputy chairman Nafiu Bala Gombe celebrating the decision and Mark’s faction preparing an appeal.

LAS News Desk · 7 Nov 2026, 06:38 WAT · 1 source

President Tinubu greenlights Ibom Deep Seaport after Governor Eno’s appeal

President Bola Tinubu approved the Ibom Deep Seaport project in Akwa Ibom State during an APC rally in Uyo, citing its potential to boost South‑South economic development, after Governor Umo Eno pledged two million votes for his 2027 re‑election bid.

Photo: Chatham House / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0

LAS News Desk · 7 Nov 2026, 06:38 WAT · 7 sources

Trump blames ballot absence after Democrats seize Congress in 2026 midterms

Donald Trump claimed he would have won a landslide if his name appeared on the ballot following the November 3, 2026 midterm elections, which gave Democrats control of both House and Senate, highlighting his desire to link the vote to his personal popularity.

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LAS News Desk · 7 Nov 2026, 06:09 WAT · 1 source

Gurugeeks Royalty launches Exceed, AI‑driven SaaS platform that merges HR, CRM and operations

Gurugeeks Royalty Limited, a UK‑Nigerian digital transformation firm, unveiled Exceed – an AI‑powered SaaS suite that combines human‑resource, customer‑relationship and operational tools for African businesses.

LAS News Desk · 7 Nov 2026, 06:08 WAT · 1 source

Nigeria inaugurates new Abuja CNG station as federal push expands network to 106 sites

The federal government opened a CNG refuelling and vehicle conversion centre in Karu, Abuja, marking the 106th operational station nationwide and underscoring a $2.6 billion private‑sector investment drive to cut transport costs.

LAS News Desk · 7 Nov 2026, 06:08 WAT · 2 sources

UK and Nigeria celebrate £7.3bn trade milestone at King Charles III birthday reception

British High Commissioner Pete Vowles highlighted a £7.3bn bilateral trade figure and a push for deeper cooperation in trade, education, security and innovation during a reception in Abuja marking the monarch’s 78th birthday.

LAS News Desk · 7 Nov 2026, 06:08 WAT · 2 sources

Atiku Abubakar vows to stay in 2027 presidential race despite court nullifying his ADC nomination

Former vice‑president Atiku Abubakar says he will not withdraw from Nigeria’s 2027 presidential contest even after a Federal High Court ruled his African Democratic Congress candidacy invalid, while the ADC plans to appeal the decision.

LAS News Desk · 7 Nov 2026, 06:08 WAT · 10 sources

Nigerian Army rescues 16 hostages and seizes weapons in Niger State ambush

Nigerian Army troops rescued 16 kidnapped individuals and recovered rifles, explosives, and cash after ambushing suspected terrorists in Niger State on 5 November.

LAS News Desk · 6 Nov 2026, 23:16 WAT · 2 sources

Five suspects arrested in Bauchi over alleged sexual assaults of children

Bauchi State Police have taken five men into custody for alleged rape, defilement and sodomy involving four girls and a 13‑year‑old boy reported between October 20 and November 5, 2026, with investigations ongoing.

LAS News Desk · 6 Nov 2026, 23:15 WAT · 2 sources

ADC chieftain Imansuangbon condemns court ruling that nullifies party leadership and threatens Atiku’s ballot

Barrister Kenneth Imansuangbon of the African Democratic Congress denounced a Federal High Court judgment that voided the party’s leadership and Atiku Abubakar’s candidacy, warning it could destabilise Nigeria and urging the Court of Appeal to overturn it.

LAS News Desk · 6 Nov 2026, 23:15 WAT · 3 sources

Joint Task Force arrests suspected terrorist Auta Maikyala in Kaduna and raids hideouts in Zamfara

The Joint Task Force North West captured Auta Maikyala in Kagarko, Kaduna on Nov 5, while simultaneously clearing terrorist hideouts and conducting air strikes in Zamfara, officials said.

LAS News Desk · 6 Nov 2026, 22:45 WAT · 5 sources

APGA endorses Tinubu as 2027 presidential candidate, targets 50% Anambra votes

Anambra Governor Charles Soludo announced that the All Progressives Grand Alliance has adopted President Bola Tinubu as its preferred candidate for the 2027 general elections, aiming to secure half of the state's votes.

Photo: Chatham House / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0

LAS News Desk · 6 Nov 2026, 22:15 WAT · 2 sources

Transmission Company of Nigeria refutes Ikeja Electric’s claim that grid instability caused recent Band A outages

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) said the Band A feeder outages recorded on 3‑4 November were due to reduced generation from gas‑fuelled and hydro plants, not grid instability, and criticised Ikeja Electric’s public notice as misleading.

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LAS News Desk · 6 Nov 2026, 22:15 WAT · 6 sources

Imo AG challenges NJC authority over Chief Judge nomination process

Imo State Attorney-General Paul Obinatu has disputed the National Judicial Council's directive regarding the nomination of a substantive Chief Judge, citing constitutional protections for the State Judicial Service Commission.

LAS News Desk · 6 Nov 2026, 21:16 WAT · 1 source

APC urges ADC to settle leadership dispute after court nullifies Mark and Atiku nominations

The All Progressives Congress criticised former Senate President David Mark and presidential hopeful Atiku Abubakar for blaming the ruling party after a Federal High Court ruling annulled their leadership positions. The APC called on the ADC to resolve its internal crisis.

LAS News Desk · 6 Nov 2026, 21:15 WAT · 1 source

APC Chairman Defends Tinubu’s Economic Reforms Amid Uyo Rally

Prof Nentawe Yilwatda urged President Tinubu to keep his economic reforms after a rally in Uyo, citing World Bank and IMF support for the $1 trillion target. The president also entertained supporters by dancing to a party anthem.

Photo: Chatham House / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0

LAS News Desk · 6 Nov 2026, 20:45 WAT · 3 sources

Victor Osimhen to miss Nigeria's AFCON qualifiers after arthroscopic knee surgery

Victor Osimwan, Nigeria’s leading striker, will undergo arthroscopic surgery on November 7 following a loose body found in his left knee, ruling him out of the upcoming AFCON 2027 qualifiers against Tanzania and a club match with Galatasaray.

LAS News Desk · 6 Nov 2026, 20:45 WAT · 6 sources

Kano High Court sentences two men to death for killing housewife and six children

In Kano State, Umar Auwal and Yakubu Dayyabu were sentenced to death by hanging for murdering housewife Fatima Abubakar and her six children on 17 January 2026. Both men also received life sentences for conspiracy and armed robbery.

LAS News Desk · 6 Nov 2026, 20:16 WAT · 3 sources

Cross River police arrest man, recover Lexus stolen from Enugu car wash

Police in Cross River State have arrested a 36-year-old man and recovered a black Lexus RX 330 that was allegedly stolen from a car wash in Enugu State the previous day.

LAS News Desk · 6 Nov 2026, 19:46 WAT · 3 sources

Lagos Authority Seals Over 45 Buildings for Planning Violations

The Lagos State Physical Planning Permit Authority sealed more than 45 properties across Eko and Ifako‑Ijaiye districts after finding breaches of planning rules. Owners were warned to regularise their permits at district offices.

LAS News Desk · 6 Nov 2026, 19:46 WAT · 3 sources

Governors in Gombe, Kebbi, Bauchi and Enugu welcome new NYSC batches

State governors across Nigeria have addressed newly sworn-in National Youth Service Corps members, pledging safety, improved allowances in Enugu, and urging service members to remain in their assigned locations.

LAS News Desk · 6 Nov 2026, 19:16 WAT · 4 sources

Federal High Court grants Doris Ogala ₦30m bail with strict witness protection conditions

Nollywood actress Doris Ogala has been granted bail in a cyberstalking case, with conditions prohibiting her from intimidating witnesses or disrupting court proceedings.

LAS News Desk · 6 Nov 2026, 18:46 WAT · 3 sources

Tinubu accuses Peter Obi of abandoning erosion control in Anambra while claiming to have tackled Atlantic threats in Lagos

President Bola Tinubu criticised NDC presidential candidate Peter Obi for failing to address erosion in Anambra during a rally in Uyo, contrasting Obi's record with his own actions on coastal challenges and praising Akwa Ibom Governor Umo Eno’s efforts.

Photo: Chatham House / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0

LAS News Desk · 6 Nov 2026, 18:45 WAT · 5 sources