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Former Osun Governor Oyinlola Rejects Claims Wike Leads PDP, Calls Him ‘Boy’

Olagunsoye Oyinlola told Channels Television that Nyesom Wike is not his leader in the Peoples Democratic Party, describing the minister as his ‘boy’ and citing age and experience differences.

LAS News Desk · 5 Nov 2026, 07:05 WAT · 2 sources

Moniepoint launches USSD service for Nigerians to claim N50,000 relief under NERSI programme

Moniepoint Microfinance Bank has introduced a USSD code that lets eligible customers verify their status and receive the Federal Government's N50,000 emergency cash assistance, part of the National Emergency Relief and Stabilisation Intervention.

LAS News Desk · 5 Nov 2026, 07:05 WAT · 3 sources

ADC urges Nigerians to emulate US midterms and reject APC in 2027 elections

The African Democratic Congress called on voters to learn from the United States midterm results, urging a rejection of the All Progressives Congress in the 2027 polls and highlighting a large rally for its presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar in Sokoto.

LAS News Desk · 5 Nov 2026, 07:05 WAT · 2 sources

APC launches Enugu 2027 election campaign in Nsukka, pledges support for Governor Mbah and President Tinubu

The All Progressives Congress officially kicked off its 2027 election drive at Nsukka Township Stadium, with Governor Peter Mbah highlighting infrastructure projects and urging voters to back the party’s candidates.

LAS News Desk · 5 Nov 2026, 07:04 WAT · 2 sources

Police Service Commission sanctions 21 officers, dismisses three senior members over misconduct in Nigeria

The Police Service Commission in Abuja dismissed three senior police officers and demoted 16 others after a plenary meeting, also issuing reprimands to 23 officers for various disciplinary breaches.

LAS News Desk · 5 Nov 2026, 07:04 WAT · 6 sources

Edo State signs MoU with China Express and KDN Aero to launch state‑owned airline

Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo signed a memorandum of understanding with China Express Airline and KDN Aero on 4 November 2026, setting the stage for the creation of Edo Air, a proposed state‑owned carrier aimed at boosting jobs, tourism and connectivity.

LAS News Desk · 4 Nov 2026, 22:16 WAT · 2 sources

APM VP candidate Daura calls for inclusive government and warns of opposition suppression

Lawal Musa Daura, the Allied Peoples Movement’s vice‑presidential candidate, urged an inclusive transitional government in Abuja and cautioned against the suppression of opposition voices, citing unfair competition and political interference in security. The party’s manifesto aims to reset Nigeria’s governance structures.

LAS News Desk · 4 Nov 2026, 22:16 WAT · 2 sources

Google.org Grants Helium Health $2.5 million to Deploy AI for Maternal Care in Nigeria

Helium Health has received a $2.5 million grant from Google.org to roll out AI‑powered tools aimed at reducing maternal mortality. The project will launch in Lagos and expand to Delta, Kano and Oyo states, targeting 1.9 million pregnant women over three years.

LAS News Desk · 4 Nov 2026, 22:16 WAT · 3 sources

Peter Obi pledges to chase kidnappers into hideouts and unite Nigeria

During a town‑hall in Calabar, Peter Obi, the Nigeria Democratic Congress presidential candidate, vowed to pursue school‑kidnapper hideouts, strengthen national unity and tackle corruption. He highlighted security, education and healthcare as top priorities for his future administration.

LAS News Desk · 4 Nov 2026, 22:15 WAT · 3 sources

Atiku urges Senate to reject Tinubu's $7.7bn loan request, citing lack of project details and rising debt

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar called on the Senate to refuse President Bola Tinubu’s request for a $7.7 billion external loan, warning that the borrowing adds to Nigeria’s debt burden without clear project allocations.

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LAS News Desk · 4 Nov 2026, 22:15 WAT · 8 sources

Enugu State Airline Secures Lagos‑London Gatwick Route Approval

Enugu Air, a state‑owned carrier, has received regulatory clearance to launch a Lagos‑London Gatwick service, with Omni‑Blu Aviation appointed as operator. Flights are slated to begin in December 2026, expanding Nigeria‑UK connectivity.

LAS News Desk · 4 Nov 2026, 19:16 WAT · 2 sources

Senate Halts Bills for New Federal Universities, Polytechnics and Colleges of Education

The Nigerian Senate has suspended all pending bills to create new federal tertiary institutions, following a directive from President Bola Tinubu. The move aims to focus on strengthening existing universities before new ones are established.

LAS News Desk · 4 Nov 2026, 18:46 WAT · 1 source

Atiku pledges fuel subsidy, border reopening and lower pilgrimage costs in 2027 bid

Former Vice‑President Atiku Abubakar, running for president under the African Democratic Congress, vowed to restore Nigeria’s fuel subsidy, reopen land borders and cut pilgrimage fares if elected in 2027. The promises were made during the party’s campaign launch in Sokoto.

LAS News Desk · 4 Nov 2026, 18:17 WAT · 2 sources

Senate sets 15 November deadline for six states to approve State Police bill

The Senate has given Kano, Abia, Cross River, Niger, Oyo and Benue a deadline of 15 November to communicate their positions on the proposed State Police constitutional amendment, after 30 states have already approved it.

LAS News Desk · 4 Nov 2026, 18:16 WAT · 2 sources

Victor Anichebe Leads Investor Group in Advanced Talks to Take Over Bromley

Former Nigeria striker Victor Anichebe is reported to be in final negotiations with Bromley owner Robin Stanton‑Gleaves for a takeover of the South London club, which is struggling in its first League One season.

LAS News Desk · 4 Nov 2026, 18:16 WAT · 2 sources

Nigerian Army and Kogi Vigilance Service neutralise three suspected kidnappers and seize weapons in Igalamela/Odolu

On 4 November 2026, troops from the 12 Composite Brigade of the Nigerian Army, together with Kogi State Vigilance Service personnel, killed three suspected kidnappers and recovered four AK‑47 rifles and ammunition in a joint operation in Igalamela/Odolu LGA, Kogi State.

LAS News Desk · 4 Nov 2026, 18:15 WAT · 3 sources

President Bola Tinubu leaves Saudi Arabia for Abuja after week‑long Umrah visit

President Bola Tinubu departed King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah on 4 November 2026, concluding a seven‑day Umrah pilgrimage that included prayers inside the Ka’abah and a meeting with the Makkah deputy governor.

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LAS News Desk · 4 Nov 2026, 18:15 WAT · 7 sources

UNICEF reports five polio detections in Niger State, urging intensified vaccination

UNICEF identified five polio cases in Niger State – three human and two environmental – and called for stronger surveillance and routine immunisation to prevent further spread.

LAS News Desk · 4 Nov 2026, 17:46 WAT · 2 sources

Nigerian Army pledges neutral security support for 2027 elections in Kaduna

The Nigerian Army’s 1 Division commander confirmed that troops will provide outer‑perimeter security for the 2027 general elections in Kaduna State, while remaining politically neutral. The assurance was given during a visit by Acting Electoral Commissioner Abba Yahaya.

LAS News Desk · 4 Nov 2026, 17:16 WAT · 2 sources

Six Benue mourners freed after N2.5m ransom paid

A husband and five others who were kidnapped while transporting a corpse from Kano to Benue were released after their families paid a N2.5 million ransom, a fraction of the initial demand. The incident occurred on Adoka Road in Otukpo LGA.

LAS News Desk · 4 Nov 2026, 17:16 WAT · 2 sources

Senate Passes Agricultural Revolution Bill for Second Reading

Nigeria’s Senate approved the Agricultural Revolution Bill, SB.1082, for a second reading on 4 November 2026. The bill, led by Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin, seeks to overhaul the country’s agricultural sector through reforms in food security, mechanisation, irrigation, financing and agro‑industrialisation.

LAS News Desk · 4 Nov 2026, 17:15 WAT · 2 sources

Private Utim Terwase Receives ₦500,000 Reward After Refusing Kidnapper Bribe in Plateau

In Plateau State, Private Utim Terwase was awarded ₦500,000 by the Nigerian Army after he declined a bribe from a suspected kidnapper and turned the suspect over to authorities. The award was presented by senior commanders during Operation Enduring Peace.

LAS News Desk · 4 Nov 2026, 16:16 WAT · 2 sources

INEC Completes Nine of 14 Election Preparations, Plans to Remove 1.5 Million Irregular Registrants

Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission has finished nine of the fourteen tasks on its 2027 election timetable, while announcing the deletion of about 1.5 million irregular voter entries from the national register.

LAS News Desk · 4 Nov 2026, 16:15 WAT · 3 sources

President Tinubu recounts US taxi driving and jobs that funded his education, ties experience to education reforms in Nigeria

President Bola Tinubu said he drove a taxi and held various jobs in the United States to pay for his university studies, and linked that personal history to his government's education initiatives such as NELFUND loans, vocational college upgrades and a new ASUU agreement.

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LAS News Desk · 4 Nov 2026, 16:15 WAT · 5 sources

Vice President Shettima rallies Nasarawa for straight‑ticket APC win in 2027

Vice President Kashim Shettima led an All Progressives Congress delegation to Lafia, urging Nasarawa voters to support the party across all levels in the 2027 elections.

LAS News Desk · 4 Nov 2026, 15:46 WAT · 1 source

Tinubu urges Nigerians to report local problems as part of education‑focused reforms

President Bola Tinubu asked citizens to flag issues in their communities via X, pledging to address them. He highlighted the N372 billion NELFUND loan programme and other education initiatives as part of his Renewed Hope agenda.

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LAS News Desk · 4 Nov 2026, 15:46 WAT · 1 source

Police warn against campaign poster destruction ahead of 2027 elections

Nigeria’s police have issued a directive to all state and federal police commissioners to arrest and prosecute anyone who destroys or defaces rival campaign posters, banners or billboards, citing rising incidents of political intolerance.

LAS News Desk · 4 Nov 2026, 15:45 WAT · 5 sources

Atiku Abubakar launches ADC presidential campaign in Sokoto

Former Vice‑President Atiku Abubakar began his 2027 presidential bid in Sokoto, pledging to tackle insecurity, hunger and cost of living. The launch drew thousands of supporters and high‑profile guests.

LAS News Desk · 4 Nov 2026, 15:45 WAT · 11 sources

South Africans vote in municipal elections amid service failures and declining ANC support

Around 29 million voters cast ballots in South Africa’s local elections, deciding control of major cities while frustration over water, electricity and crime threatens further losses for the ANC.

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

Senator Sunday Steve Karimi vows to appeal Federal High Court decision on Kogi West APC candidacy

Senator Sunday Steve Karimi rejected a Federal High Court ruling that nullified his emergence as the APC candidate for Kogi West and announced plans to challenge the judgment in the appellate court.

LAS News Desk · 4 Nov 2026, 14:46 WAT · 1 source

ADC accuses serving DSS director of holding senior role in APC campaign council

The African Democratic Congress claims a current Department of State Services director is serving as Deputy Director of Security and Intelligence for the All Progressives Congress presidential campaign, urging an investigation into possible partisanship.

LAS News Desk · 4 Nov 2026, 14:16 WAT · 1 source

Seyi Makinde unveils Reset Nigeria agenda, pledging power decentralisation and economic reforms

Allied Peoples Movement candidate Seyi Makinde launched his Reset Nigeria manifesto in Abuja, asserting Nigeria’s wealth in resources but criticizing its leadership, and outlining plans for state‑run electricity, tax reforms and security restructuring ahead of the 2027 election.

LAS News Desk · 4 Nov 2026, 14:15 WAT · 5 sources

African Democratic Congress launches 63‑member campaign council in Cross River ahead of 2027 elections

The ADC inaugurated a 63‑member campaign team in Calabar, appointing Prince Henry Enyong as director‑general, as it prepares to mobilise voters for the January‑February 2027 general elections.

LAS News Desk · 4 Nov 2026, 14:15 WAT · 2 sources

ADC candidate urges Akwa Ibom governor to explain alleged ₦3 trillion revenue inflow

Senator John James Akpanudoehe, the ADC governorship hopeful, has asked Governor Umo Eno to account for more than ₦3 trillion said to have entered the state’s coffers over the past three years, questioning why residents have seen little development.

LAS News Desk · 4 Nov 2026, 13:46 WAT · 1 source

Edo APC rejects opposition claims of intimidation, calls allegations self‑inflicted

The Edo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress denied accusations of political intimidation and violence made by the NDC and ADC, saying the opposition should address its own internal issues, party spokesperson said on Wednesday.

LAS News Desk · 4 Nov 2026, 13:46 WAT · 1 source

Christian Association of Nigeria disowns Archbishop Chivir Chianson and reaffirms political neutrality ahead of 2027 elections

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has formally rejected Archbishop Chivir Chianson’s claim to be its General Secretary and warned that any political mobilisation linked to him does not represent the body, underscoring its neutral stance before the 2027 general elections.

LAS News Desk · 4 Nov 2026, 13:46 WAT · 6 sources

Emir of Gaya suspends Shagogo village head amid misconduct allegations

The Gaya Emir, Alhaji Aliyu Ibrahim, has temporarily removed Shagogo village head Alhaji Abbas Ibrahim pending an investigation into alleged gross misconduct, directing a district official to appoint a temporary administrator.

LAS News Desk · 4 Nov 2026, 13:16 WAT · 2 sources

DSS Refutes Atiku’s Claim of Orchestrated Protests in Sokoto, Orders Inquiry

The Department of State Services denied former vice‑president Atiku Abubakar’s allegation that it was staging protests in Sokoto to disrupt an ADC rally, citing recent protective operations and announcing an internal probe.

LAS News Desk · 4 Nov 2026, 13:16 WAT · 2 sources

Nigerian comedian Mr Macaroni earns MA with distinction from London’s Mountview Academy

Comedian and actor Adebowale Adedayo, known as Mr Macaroni, announced on 4 November 2026 that he has been awarded a Master of Arts with distinction in Performance (Acting) from the Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts in London, adding an academic credential to his entertainment career.

LAS News Desk · 4 Nov 2026, 13:15 WAT · 2 sources

NNPC plans to sell up to 10% of equity in IPO, eyeing domestic and possible London or New York listings

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company is considering an IPO that could offer between 5% and 10% of its shares, with the primary focus on the local market and a secondary listing in London or New York under review.

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

LAS News Desk · 4 Nov 2026, 12:47 WAT · 2 sources

Police intervene to stop clash between NDC and APC supporters in Calabar

Security forces separated hundreds of Peter Obi‑Kwankwaso supporters from a large APC rally in Calabar, preventing a potential violent confrontation during a scheduled NDC town‑hall meeting.

LAS News Desk · 4 Nov 2026, 12:46 WAT · 2 sources

Teenage girl dies after being pushed from two‑storey building in Owerri, Imo State

Seventeen‑year‑old Chiamaka Chukwuokore died following an alleged push from a two‑storey building by 26‑year‑old Ifeanyi Chukwu Joseph on 1 November 2026 in Owerri, prompting a murder charge and ongoing police investigation.

LAS News Desk · 4 Nov 2026, 12:46 WAT · 3 sources

Keisha Lance Bottoms becomes first Black woman governor in US, flipping Georgia to Democrats

Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms, former Atlanta mayor, won Georgia’s gubernatorial race on Tuesday, becoming the nation’s first Black female governor and the first Democrat to hold the office since 1998, ending a long Republican streak.

LAS News Desk · 4 Nov 2026, 12:45 WAT · 11 sources

Nigeria's NNPC posts September profit of $378 million on $3.4 billion revenue

The state oil firm recorded revenue of N4.61 trillion (about $3.4 billion) and a profit after tax of N509 billion (approximately $378 million) in September, with hydrocarbon output rising to 3.04 million barrels of oil equivalent per day.

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LAS News Desk · 4 Nov 2026, 12:16 WAT · 2 sources

Education Minister Alausa predicts Tinubu’s 2027 re‑election on record of reforms

Tunji Alausa, Nigeria’s Minister of Education, said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will win a second term in January 2027, citing achievements across sectors and improved university‑staff relations, while dismissing opposition criticism as lacking policy.

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LAS News Desk · 4 Nov 2026, 11:46 WAT · 2 sources

Bayelsa Governor Douye Diri tables ₦1.24 trillion 2027 budget with 68% earmarked for capital projects

Governor Douye Diri presented a ₦1.242 trillion appropriation bill for 2027 to the Bayelsa State House of Assembly, allocating roughly ₦841 billion to capital expenditure and outlining major infrastructure and social sector allocations.

LAS News Desk · 4 Nov 2026, 11:45 WAT · 2 sources

Akwa Ibom appoints 4,000 new civil servants to address vacancies, governor says

Governor Umo Eno announced the recruitment of 4,000 civil servants in Akwa Ibom, citing a staff audit that uncovered over 2,000 ghost workers and retired staff on the payroll, and emphasised the aim of strengthening service delivery.

LAS News Desk · 4 Nov 2026, 11:17 WAT · 2 sources

Kano police retrieve Hyundai stolen from St Thomas Church after three‑day search

The Kano State Police recovered a gold‑coloured Hyundai, registration LAGOS AA 444 BL, stolen from St Thomas Church on 25 October and returned to owner Uchenna Emmanuel on 28 October, after locating it at Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital.

LAS News Desk · 4 Nov 2026, 11:16 WAT · 2 sources

Brazil aim to overcome Nigeria in U‑17 Women’s World Cup semi‑final in Rabat

Brazil’s U‑17 women’s team will face Nigeria’s Flamingos in a semi‑final at the Mohammed VI Football Complex in Rabat on Wednesday, with both sides seeking a place in the final of the 2026 tournament.

LAS News Desk · 4 Nov 2026, 10:46 WAT · 1 source

Nollywood star Uche Odoputa plans empty‑casket funeral for father kidnapped in 2022

Uche Odoputa announced that his family will hold a funeral for his late father, Kenneth Chukwumezie Odoputa, using an empty casket after the body was never recovered following a 2022 kidnapping in Imo State.

LAS News Desk · 4 Nov 2026, 10:46 WAT · 2 sources

Education Minister claims President Tinubu earned first‑class accounting degree from Chicago State University

Nigeria’s Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, asserted that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu holds a first‑class degree in accounting from Chicago State University, defending the president’s academic record during a televised interview.

LAS News Desk · 4 Nov 2026, 10:33 WAT · 1 source

Rufai Oseni criticises APC for alleged harassment of opposition on Arise TV

Arise News anchor Rufai Oseni warned the ruling All Progressives Congress that its treatment of opposition figures could threaten Nigeria’s democracy, citing the contrast with former President Goodluck Jonathan’s approach.

LAS News Desk · 4 Nov 2026, 10:32 WAT · 1 source

South West APC leaders gather in Lagos to rally behind Tinubu’s 2027 re‑election bid

Former governors Babatunde Fashola, Olusegun Mimiko and Adeniyi Adebayo met with party stakeholders in Lagos to settle internal disputes and coordinate voter mobilisation ahead of the 2027 presidential election, according to the APC’s campaign council.

LAS News Desk · 4 Nov 2026, 10:32 WAT · 1 source

Two suspects arrested after 26‑year‑old Kehinde Asimiyu killed in Olodo Garage, Ibadan

Oyo State police say Taiwo Babarinde and Ishola Semiu were detained following the fatal stabbing of Kehinde Asimiyu on 1 November 2026, an incident that sparked unrest at the local police outpost and prompted a multi‑agency security response.

LAS News Desk · 4 Nov 2026, 10:32 WAT · 2 sources

Democratic control of US Congress leads to dollar decline, boosting prospects for Nigerian naira

The US dollar fell after Democrats secured both chambers of Congress in the recent midterms, a move that analysts say could stabilise Nigeria’s naira by easing pressure on foreign exchange markets.

LAS News Desk · 4 Nov 2026, 10:25 WAT · 1 source

Emir of Kano praises Tinubu’s economic turnaround while urging continued reforms

Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II acknowledged President Bola Tinubu’s role in stabilising Nigeria’s economy, citing higher growth, lower inflation and larger reserves, but warned that persistent challenges require sustained policy and better public engagement.

LAS News Desk · 4 Nov 2026, 10:24 WAT · 2 sources

Nigeria records 2,512 terrorism convictions after 11th trial phase

The federal government announced that 2,512 terrorism-related convictions have been secured over nine years, following the 11th phase of trials in Abuja that added 791 new convictions.

LAS News Desk · 4 Nov 2026, 10:16 WAT · 2 sources

ASUU threatens strike over FCT Minister Nyesom Wike's allocation of University of Abuja land

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) branch at the University of Abuja warned of industrial action unless Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike reverses a contested land allocation, citing a court injunction breached on September 26, 2025.

LAS News Desk · 4 Nov 2026, 10:16 WAT · 2 sources

Anambra Governor Soludo urges pharmacists to join fight against counterfeit medicines

Governor Chukwuma Soludo called for tighter cooperation with the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria at the PSN’s 99th annual conference, highlighting ongoing health initiatives and plans for a new pharmaceutical hub.

LAS News Desk · 4 Nov 2026, 10:16 WAT · 2 sources