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Nigerian Army neutralises two suspected kidnappers and recovers weapons in Kogi State forest
The 12 Composite Brigade conducted operations on 2‑3 November 2026 in Edimogbo Forest, Kogi, killing two suspects, seizing firearms, ammunition and equipment, and dismantling a suspected kidnappers’ camp, officials said.
LAS News Desk · 4 Nov 2026, 09:46 WAT · 2 sources
Ondo State police raid counterfeit US‑dollar operation in Odigbo, arrest one suspect and seize three bags of fake notes
Police in Ondo State acted on a complaint of a fake‑dollar exchange, raiding a suspected printing site in Kiniso Village, Odigbo LGA on Oct 29. One suspect was detained and three bags of counterfeit US dollars were recovered.
LAS News Desk · 4 Nov 2026, 09:46 WAT · 2 sources
Four Nigerian-Americans Secure Wins in US Midterm Elections as Georgia Race Remains Unresolved
Will Jawando, Junior Ezeonu, Oye Owolewa and Carol Kazeem were elected to positions in Maryland, Texas, Washington, DC and Pennsylvania on November 3, while Segun Adeyina's Georgia contest stayed pending.
LAS News Desk · 4 Nov 2026, 09:46 WAT · 2 sources
ADC pledges to continue Sokoto campaign despite office closure and alleged intimidation
The African Democratic Congress says it will press on with its 2027 election campaign in Sokoto State after the government sealed its campaign office, accusing Governor Ahmed Aliyu of intimidation and warning of legal consequences for any violence.
LAS News Desk · 4 Nov 2026, 09:45 WAT · 6 sources
EFCC discovers illegal Chinese‑run oil refinery in Ogun State
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission said it raided a deserted refinery in Ogere, Ogun State on 31 October, linking the operation to Chinese nationals and sludge oil sourced from Delta and Rivers states.
LAS News Desk · 4 Nov 2026, 09:30 WAT · 3 sources
BUA Group chairman Abdul‑Samad Rabiu recounts Kaaba entry with President Bola Tinubu
Abdul‑Samad Rabiu said he entered the Holy Kaaba alongside President Bola Tinubu, describing the experience as a once‑in‑a‑lifetime blessing and praying for Nigeria’s peace and prosperity.
LAS News Desk · 2 Nov 2026, 10:48 WAT · 2 sources
Zaki Local Government Chairman Masud Aliyu/Umar killed in road crash after APM meeting in Bauchi State
The chairman of Zaki Local Government Area in Bauchi State died in a traffic accident on the Bauchi‑Maiduguri Highway while returning from an Allied Peoples Movement stakeholders’ meeting, prompting condolences from Governor Bala Mohammed and a scheduled funeral on 2 November.
LAS News Desk · 2 Nov 2026, 10:47 WAT · 2 sources
Julius Abure rules out backing Peter Obi for 2027, eyes Tinubu or Atiku
Former Labour Party chairman Julius Abure said he will not support NDC candidate Peter Obi in the 2027 presidential election, stating Obi has squandered the goodwill that helped him in 2023. Abure said his decision will hinge on a Supreme Court ruling over the Labour Party leadership dispute and alignment with his interests.
LAS News Desk · 2 Nov 2026, 10:47 WAT · 3 sources
Access Bank appoints Oluseyi Kumapayi as DMD for African subsidiaries and Olanrewaju Bamisebi as ED of IT and Digitalisation
Access Bank Plc has elevated Oluseyi Kumapayi to Deputy Managing Director of its African subsidiaries and appointed Olanrewaju Bamisebi as Executive Director of Information Technology and Digitalisation, with both appointments approved by the Central Bank of Nigeria and effective from late October 2026.
LAS News Desk · 2 Nov 2026, 10:18 WAT · 3 sources
INEC releases list of 35 candidates for Taraba State Senate seats ahead of 2027 elections
The Independent National Electoral Commission has named 35 candidates contesting the three senatorial districts in Taraba State for the 16 January 2027 general election, amid recent defections that have bolstered the APC’s position in the state.
LAS News Desk · 2 Nov 2026, 10:18 WAT · 2 sources
Gunmen attack Plateau checkpoint, killing soldier and stealing weapons
Gunmen attacked a military checkpoint in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State on Saturday night, killing one soldier and taking two rifles. Operation Enduring Peace troops are pursuing the attackers and urging the public to remain calm.
LAS News Desk · 2 Nov 2026, 10:17 WAT · 5 sources
President Tinubu says Ka’abah prayer deepens resolve for Project Nigeria
President Bola Tinubu, speaking after a rare visit to the Holy Ka’abah during an Umrah pilgrimage, said his commitment to Project Nigeria and youth investment has grown stronger, thanking Saudi leaders for the honour and invoking divine guidance.
Photo: Chatham House / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0
LAS News Desk · 2 Nov 2026, 10:17 WAT · 4 sources
APC Campaign Council Defends Tinubu’s Power‑Sector Record Amid Calls for Scorecard
The All Progressives Congress presidential campaign team said President Bola Tinubu’s promise to end estimated electricity billing should be judged alongside his administration’s actions, citing the Electricity Act, metering initiative and debt‑settlement bond as evidence of progress.
Photo: Chatham House / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0
LAS News Desk · 2 Nov 2026, 08:47 WAT · 5 sources
Imo Governor Uzodimma to Appeal Court Ruling Declaring Former Governor Okorocha APC Candidate for 2027 Senate Race
Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma said he will challenge a Federal High Court decision that named ex‑governor Rochas Okorocha as the APC candidate for Imo West senatorial district in the 2027 elections, calling the ruling a travesty of justice.
LAS News Desk · 2 Nov 2026, 08:47 WAT · 2 sources
Nigeria Senate reviews President Tinubu's $20.5 billion loan request and new legislation on offender transfers and tenancy identification
The Senate referred President Bola Tinubu’s request for $20.5 billion in external loans and a bill to allow convicted Nigerians to serve sentences at home to committees, while also moving to require identification for tenants in the Federal Capital Territory.
LAS News Desk · 2 Nov 2026, 08:47 WAT · 2 sources
Deputy Senate President Barou predicts Tinubu will win 2027 election as APC rallies in Kano
Senator Jibrin Barou said political analysts indicate President Bola Tinubu is set to win the 2027 presidential vote, speaking at the launch of APC campaign committees in Kano’s Dawakin Tofa, Tofa and Rimin Gado LGAs.
LAS News Desk · 1 Nov 2026, 15:16 WAT · 1 source
Tinubu’s Trans‑Sahara Superhighway reconstruction praised as economic and security catalyst in Nigeria’s north
APC National Chairman Prof Nentawe Yilwatda hailed the Akwanga‑Jos section of the Trans‑Sahara Superhighway as a transformative infrastructure project that will boost trade, improve security and bolster the ruling party’s prospects ahead of the 2027 elections.
Photo: Chatham House / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0
LAS News Desk · 1 Nov 2026, 15:16 WAT · 2 sources
UK introduces two‑tier post‑study work visa, giving some Nigerian graduates two years from 2027
From January 2027 the UK will grant most international graduates an 18‑month post‑study work visa, but students from universities with strong compliance and employment records will retain a two‑year stay, affecting thousands of Nigerian students.
LAS News Desk · 1 Nov 2026, 15:16 WAT · 2 sources
NDC candidates Peter Obi and Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso hold town hall in Enugu
Presidential hopeful Peter Obi and running mate Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso met Enugu residents, stressing unity, security and economic development, after a similar event in Ebonyi State.
LAS News Desk · 1 Nov 2026, 14:46 WAT · 1 source
African Export‑Import Bank and APPO launch $5 billion Africa Energy Bank in Abuja to address continent’s energy financing gap
The African Export‑Import Bank and the African Petroleum Producers’ Organisation have inaugurated the Africa Energy Bank with $5 billion authorised capital, aiming to fund oil, gas and broader energy projects across Africa as traditional lenders pull back from fossil‑fuel financing.
LAS News Desk · 1 Nov 2026, 14:46 WAT · 2 sources
Outgoing University of Ibadan Vice‑Chancellor Kayode Adebowale praised for preserving heritage and strengthening institution
The Head of the Federal Civil Service, Olumuyiwa Enitan, and ASUU leaders commended Prof Kayode Adebowale at his valedictory ceremony on 1 November 2026, highlighting his alignment with President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda and ongoing civil‑service reforms.
LAS News Desk · 1 Nov 2026, 14:45 WAT · 2 sources
Nasarawa police detain three suspects after intercepting unregistered Lexus and alleged forged ICPC ID
The Nasarawa State Police Command arrested Mohammed Umar, Mohammed Nuhu and Ibrahim Suleiman during a routine patrol in Lafia, seizing an unregistered Lexus IS 250 and alleging that Nuhu presented a forged ICPC identification card.
LAS News Desk · 1 Nov 2026, 14:17 WAT · 2 sources
Oyo State police detain suspected serial burglar Nasiru Abiodun and recover valuables worth millions of naira
The Oyo State Police Command arrested Nasiru Abiodun on 31 October 2026 in Ibadan’s Ejiooku/Iyana Offa area, seizing house cables and other items valued at several million naira, after residents reported a series of burglaries.
LAS News Desk · 1 Nov 2026, 13:46 WAT · 2 sources
US President Trump agrees to facilitate visa for mother of Ghanaian teen killed in Bronx shooting
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced that President Donald Trump has agreed to expedite a visa for Doris Gyamfi, the mother of 15‑year‑old Javish Frimpong, who was shot dead while walking to school in the Bronx. The move follows calls from Ghana for justice.
Photo: Ali Shaker/VOA / Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
LAS News Desk · 1 Nov 2026, 13:46 WAT · 6 sources
Police neutralise armed robber in Ota, recover two cars and stolen goods
In the early hours of 1 November 2026, Ogun State police engaged a robbery gang in Ijaba, Oyesi, Ota, killing one suspect and retrieving two vehicles along with a cache of stolen items, officials said.
LAS News Desk · 1 Nov 2026, 13:17 WAT · 2 sources
Cross River Governor Otu Claims N70 billion Domestic Debt Cut and Revenue Gains Ahead of 2027 Campaign
Governor Bassey Otu said his administration lowered inherited debt by over N70 billion and lifted internally generated revenue to N46.3 billion, citing asset recoveries and infrastructure projects as proof of progress under the People First Agenda.
LAS News Desk · 1 Nov 2026, 12:47 WAT · 2 sources
Igbo Community in Kaduna Endorses Governor Uba Sani Ahead of 2027 Election
During its 2026 Igbo Cultural Day, the Kaduna Igbo Community Welfare Association endorsed Governor Uba Sani for a second term, receiving a new bus and N20 million from the deputy governor‑candidate on the governor’s behalf.
LAS News Desk · 1 Nov 2026, 12:47 WAT · 2 sources
Nigeria Debate Consortium schedules Lagos governorship debate for 8 November 2026
The Nigeria Debate Consortium, a coalition of five major media outlets, announced that the Lagos State governorship debate will be held on 8 November 2026 at The Hub by IALA in Lekki, featuring candidates from the 2027 election and covering key policy areas.
LAS News Desk · 1 Nov 2026, 12:46 WAT · 2 sources
Two Nigeria‑based businessmen seized with 200 cocaine wraps at Abuja airport
Nigeria’s drug agency arrested Aliocus Odife and Sam Blackborn after they swallowed 200 wraps of cocaine, totalling 3.46 kg, during a body‑scan at Abuja’s Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport on 28 October 2026.
LAS News Desk · 1 Nov 2026, 12:18 WAT · 2 sources
Blessing CEO mourns nine‑year‑old son Bryan in emotional Instagram tribute
Nigerian influencer Blessing Okoro, known as Blessing CEO, posted a heartfelt Instagram message on 1 November 2026 grieving the death of her nine‑year‑old son Bryan, recalling his qualities, unfulfilled gifts and a prior dream of his own death.
LAS News Desk · 1 Nov 2026, 12:18 WAT · 2 sources
South‑East Governors Urge Igbo Voters to Back President Tinubu in 2027 Election
Four governors from Nigeria’s South‑East region appealed to Igbo voters to support President Bola Tinubu’s re‑election, citing ongoing federal development projects and economic reforms.
LAS News Desk · 1 Nov 2026, 11:17 WAT · 2 sources
Four suspects arrested after alleged abduction and gang‑rape of 12‑year‑old in Bauchi’s Sakwa District
Bauchi State Police say four men were detained following a father’s report that his 12‑year‑old daughter was abducted and gang‑raped on 28 October in Sakwa, Zaki LGA. The case has been handed to the state criminal investigation department for further inquiry.
LAS News Desk · 1 Nov 2026, 11:17 WAT · 2 sources
PRP candidate challenges Enugu governor's development scorecard, calls for welfare‑focused metrics
Ray Kene Ogbodo of the Peoples Redemption Party criticised Governor Peter Mbah’s performance report, urging that rising revenue and infrastructure projects be measured against tangible improvements in poverty, jobs and household income in Enugu State.
LAS News Desk · 1 Nov 2026, 11:16 WAT · 2 sources
Peter Obi criticises President Tinubu’s record and claims superiority ahead of 2027 elections
During a town‑hall in Owerri, NDC presidential candidate Peter Obi accused President Bola Tinubu of neglecting Imo State and touted his own governance record, positioning himself above Tinubu and former Vice‑President Atiku as Nigeria heads toward the 2027 polls.
LAS News Desk · 1 Nov 2026, 11:16 WAT · 2 sources
Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo‑Olu models for Ugo Monye at 2026 Lagos Fashion Week
Governor Babajide Sanwo‑Olu stepped onto the runway at Lagos Fashion Week on 31 October 2026, modelling a traditional‑inspired outfit by designer Ugo Monye, drawing cheers and media attention.
LAS News Desk · 1 Nov 2026, 11:15 WAT · 4 sources
Nigeria’s 19‑athlete team, led by sprinter Rosemary Chigozie Nwankwo, opens Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games
Nigerian athletes marched into the opening ceremony of the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games on Saturday, with sprinter Rosemary Chigozie Nwankwo carrying the flag. The delegation will compete in six sports over a 13‑day programme across Dakar, Diamniadio and Saly.
LAS News Desk · 1 Nov 2026, 10:53 WAT · 2 sources
AIICO Insurance posts 27% rise in nine‑month pre‑tax profit on stronger insurance and investment income
AIICO Insurance Plc reported a 27.3% increase in consolidated pre‑tax profit to N19.42 billion for the nine months ended 30 September 2026, driven by higher insurance revenue and investment returns, despite higher service expenses.
LAS News Desk · 1 Nov 2026, 10:53 WAT · 5 sources
INEC cites Federal High Court order for continued omission of NDC's Gwarzo from Kano 2027 governorship list
The Independent National Electoral Commission says a Kano Federal High Court ex‑parte order prevents it from publishing NDC candidate Abdulsalam Gwarzo’s name, despite the commission clearing his petition.
LAS News Desk · 1 Nov 2026, 10:53 WAT · 3 sources
NCDC confirms two suspected Ebola cases in Adamawa tested negative after two rounds of lab work
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control announced that two individuals in Yola, Adamawa State, who showed Ebola‑like symptoms were isolated and tested negative, leaving the Federal Capital Territory case as the only confirmed infection in Nigeria.
LAS News Desk · 1 Nov 2026, 10:52 WAT · 12 sources
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike Calls on Tinubu Supporters to Deliver Votes Ahead of 2027 Election
At a Rainbow Coalition meeting in Abuja, Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike urged supporters of President Bola Tinubu to turn endorsements into votes, stressing delivery of polling units, wards and local governments for the Jan 16, 2027 poll.
LAS News Desk · 31 Oct 2026, 23:47 WAT · 2 sources
Delta State warns contractor over delays to Orere Bridge and Edjekota‑Ewu‑Orere road projects
Delta’s Commissioner for Works criticised a contractor for slow progress on the Orere River Bridge and the Edjekota‑Ewu‑Orere road, saying rain can no longer be used as an excuse and threatening to recommend sanctions.
LAS News Desk · 31 Oct 2026, 23:47 WAT · 2 sources
Tompolo donates 30 vehicles as Osun leaders rally for Tinubu's 2027 re‑election
In Osogbo, Governor Ademola Adeleke, Minister Adegboyega Oyetola and other officials inaugurated 30 campaign vehicles donated by businessman Tompolo, aiming to secure at least 90% of Osun’s votes for President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 election.
LAS News Desk · 31 Oct 2026, 23:46 WAT · 3 sources
Nigerian Navy Marines and Army Amphibious Brigade eliminate 34 Boko Haram fighters in Lake Chad operations
The Nigerian Navy Marines, supported by the Army’s 403 Amphibious Brigade, reported killing 34 Boko Haram militants in two separate strikes on 28 and 30 October 2026, part of Operation Hadin Kai aimed at stabilising the Lake Chad region.
LAS News Desk · 31 Oct 2026, 22:48 WAT · 2 sources
Professor Amadike Ugbogu appointed as Abia State University’s ninth Vice‑Chancellor
Abia State Governor Alex Otti approved the appointment of Professor Amadike Ugbogu, a biochemistry professor, as the ninth substantive Vice‑Chancellor of Abia State University, effective 1 November 2026, following a governing council recommendation.
LAS News Desk · 31 Oct 2026, 22:47 WAT · 2 sources
Federal technical team sent to Ogun to investigate recurring subsurface gas emissions affecting schools
The Nigerian government has dispatched a specialised committee, led by NUPRC Assistant Director Prosper Okonedo, to Ogun State to examine gas seepages that have caused health concerns and disrupted secondary schools across the Ijebu axis.
LAS News Desk · 31 Oct 2026, 22:47 WAT · 2 sources
Nigerian Army’s Operation Whirl Stroke eliminates two suspected bandits in Kogi ambush
On 31 October 2026, troops from the Joint Task Force’s Operation Whirl Stroke ambushed and killed two suspected bandits on the Adankolo‑Apata Road in Kogi State, recovering a locally made pistol and ammunition. The operation highlights ongoing intelligence‑led efforts against banditry in the region.
LAS News Desk · 31 Oct 2026, 22:46 WAT · 2 sources
OPay cancels NYSE debut after regulatory inquiry in foreign jurisdiction
Fintech firm OPay halted its planned NYSE listing on October 30, 2026, citing a regulatory inquiry unrelated to its core operations and terminating its underwriting agreement.
LAS News Desk · 31 Oct 2026, 22:17 WAT · 2 sources
APM vice‑presidential candidate backs Seyi Makinde as top contender for 2027 Nigerian election
Alhaji Lawal Daura, the APM’s vice‑presidential candidate, praised Governor Seyi Makinde’s record and pledged a four‑year inclusive transitional government, while Makinde also pledged to curb high interest rates and boost manufacturing in the Southeast.
LAS News Desk · 31 Oct 2026, 22:17 WAT · 5 sources
Bauchi police detain two suspects in separate robbery cases and recover a stolen phone
The Bauchi State Police Command arrested an 18‑year‑old and a 20‑year‑old for alleged robberies in Sabon Kaura and Gamawa, recovering one mobile phone and continuing efforts to locate a second, while the cases are now with the State Criminal Investigation Department.
LAS News Desk · 31 Oct 2026, 21:47 WAT · 4 sources
APC‑PCC Director‑General Yari says Tinubu’s faith and record will secure 2027 re‑election
Senator Abdulaziz Yari, head of the APC Presidential Campaign Council, said President Bola Tinubu’s faith in God, his performance record and the council’s outreach will win him a second term in January 2027. The comments were made while the president and Yari were in Mecca for Umrah.
LAS News Desk · 31 Oct 2026, 21:46 WAT · 3 sources
US District Court blocks discovery request targeting Nigerian President Tinubu in FOIA case
The US District Court for the District of Columbia denied Aaron Greenspan's motion for limited discovery from President Bola Tinubu and DCI Group, ruling the request unrelated to the underlying FBI and DEA FOIA dispute.
LAS News Desk · 31 Oct 2026, 21:46 WAT · 5 sources
INEC Chairman Reaffirms 2027 Election Date and Warns Against Attacks on Election Staff
Professor Joash Amupitan told INEC staff in Port Harcourt that the 2027 general elections will proceed as scheduled, dismissed claims of postponement, and warned that assaults on officials or NYSC members will be prosecuted.
LAS News Desk · 31 Oct 2026, 16:17 WAT · 5 sources
Sokoto ADC governorship candidate alleges security convoy attack; politicians demand investigation
Manir Muhammad Dan’iya says Sokoto Marshal and Community Guard personnel assaulted his convoy near the airport on Oct. 30, prompting former governor Aminu Tambuwal and ADC presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar to call for impartial probes.
LAS News Desk · 31 Oct 2026, 16:16 WAT · 5 sources
Ekiti Police Detain Eleven Suspects Linked to Attack on AAC Candidate Omoyele Sowore
The Ekiti State Police Command arrested eleven individuals suspected of involvement in an assault on African Action Congress presidential aspirant Omoyele Sowore and his supporters at a restaurant in Ado‑Ekiti, recovering weapons, drugs and documents.
Photo: personaldemocracy / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
LAS News Desk · 31 Oct 2026, 16:16 WAT · 9 sources
Lagos Governor Sanwo-Olu credits Deputy Hamzat for stepping aside in 2018 and praises his seven‑year tenure
Governor Babajide Sanwo‑Olu said Deputy Obafemi Hamzat gave up his 2018 governorship ambition at the request of party leaders, later becoming his running mate and, according to the governor, the best deputy in Lagos history.
LAS News Desk · 31 Oct 2026, 10:23 WAT · 2 sources
Senate Deputy President Barau praises deployment of new army battalion and artillery regiment to Kano
Senator Barau Jibrin lauded President Tinubu, Army Chief Waidi Shaibu and Kano Governor Abba Yusuf for positioning the 24 Battalion in Tudun Wada and the 311 Artillery Regiment in Dambatta, calling the move a strategic boost against banditry in the North‑West.
LAS News Desk · 31 Oct 2026, 10:17 WAT · 2 sources
Nigerian firms report mixed nine‑month earnings as UAC surges, Geregu Power contracts
On 30 October 2026, UAC of Nigeria, NAHCO, Geregu Power, Wema Bank and Berger Paints released unaudited nine‑month results, showing strong gains for most but a sharp profit drop at Geregu Power.
LAS News Desk · 31 Oct 2026, 10:16 WAT · 5 sources
Enugu APC expands campaign council ahead of 2027 elections
The Enugu State chapter of the All Progressives Congress has issued an updated campaign council list, adding new members while retaining existing leadership, as it prepares for the 2027 general elections.
LAS News Desk · 31 Oct 2026, 09:48 WAT · 4 sources
Femi Fani‑Kayode Begins Role as Nigeria’s High Commissioner to South Africa
Former minister Femi Fani‑Kayode presented copies of his Letters of Credence to South Africa’s DIRCO on October 30, 2026, marking the start of his duties as Nigeria’s High Commissioner, with a formal ceremony to President Cyril Ramaphosa scheduled for early November.
LAS News Desk · 31 Oct 2026, 08:47 WAT · 3 sources
Atiku and former INEC chief warn that AI‑tainted voter register threatens credibility of Nigeria’s 2027 elections
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and ex‑INEC director Oluwole Osaze‑Uzzi allege that artificial‑intelligence‑generated images and other irregularities have compromised Nigeria’s voter register, urging an independent audit ahead of the 2027 polls.
LAS News Desk · 31 Oct 2026, 08:47 WAT · 5 sources