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Every story currently on LAS News, newest first (1429 total).

Saturday, 31 October 2026

• London police detain 139 demonstrators outside U.S. Embassy in support of banned Palestine Action group World
• Ukrainian civilians from Oleshky cross back into Kyiv‑held territory under U.S.-brokered ceasefire World
• Hundreds of thousands rally across France as protests over living costs turn violent in several cities World
• Bauchi police detain two suspects in separate robbery cases and recover a stolen phone Africa/Nigeria
• APM vice‑presidential candidate backs Seyi Makinde as top contender for 2027 Nigerian election Africa/Nigeria
• APC‑PCC Director‑General Yari says Tinubu’s faith and record will secure 2027 re‑election Africa/Nigeria
• US District Court blocks discovery request targeting Nigerian President Tinubu in FOIA case Africa/Nigeria
• INEC Chairman Reaffirms 2027 Election Date and Warns Against Attacks on Election Staff Africa/Nigeria
• Sokoto ADC governorship candidate alleges security convoy attack; politicians demand investigation Africa/Nigeria
• NCDC confirms two suspected Ebola cases in Adamawa tested negative after two rounds of lab work Africa/Nigeria
• UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham signals openness to formal slavery apology but rejects reparations ahead of Caribbean summit World
• Lagos Governor Sanwo-Olu credits Deputy Hamzat for stepping aside in 2018 and praises his seven‑year tenure Africa/Nigeria
• Senate Deputy President Barau praises deployment of new army battalion and artillery regiment to Kano Africa/Nigeria
• Nigerian firms report mixed nine‑month earnings as UAC surges, Geregu Power contracts Africa/Nigeria
• Waymo and Toyota to commence autonomous bZ4X robotaxi trials in Japan in 2027 Tech
• Enugu APC expands campaign council ahead of 2027 elections Africa/Nigeria
• England Red Roses dominate USA 55-12 in WXV Global Series in New Jersey Sport
• Femi Fani‑Kayode Begins Role as Nigeria’s High Commissioner to South Africa Africa/Nigeria
• Atiku and former INEC chief warn that AI‑tainted voter register threatens credibility of Nigeria’s 2027 elections Africa/Nigeria
• Federal Judge Issues Temporary Restraining Order Halting DOJ Threats to Election Officials Ahead of Midterms World
• Saudi-led coalition intercepts multiple Houthi drones across Riyadh, Eastern and Southern regions on Oct 31 World
• Polish President Karol Nawrocki aborts Senegal trip as riot police surround Constitutional Tribunal amid court chief suspension Africa/Nigeria
• Nigeria launches NERSI monthly cash relief of N50,000 for vulnerable households Africa/Nigeria
• Ekiti Police Detain Eleven Suspects Linked to Attack on AAC Candidate Omoyele Sowore Africa/Nigeria
• CAF reinstates biennial Africa Cup of Nations schedule after reversing four‑year plan Africa/Nigeria
• Binance recovers 90% of $6.3bn stolen in record crypto hack, FBI attributes attack to North Korea World

Thursday, 29 October 2026

• Abuja Federal High Court to decide on joinder request in Pantami‑PDP Gombe governorship dispute Africa/Nigeria
• Nigeria’s Financial Sector Over Half Ready for Data Localisation by 2027 Africa/Nigeria
• US Treasury sanctions Rwanda's defence ministry for alleged support to M23 rebels in eastern DRC Africa/Nigeria
• South Carolina Police End Investigation into Hayden Panettiere’s Overdose Death Entertainment
• Former Anka LGA Chairman Sharu Anka Leaves APC to Join African Democratic Congress Africa/Nigeria
• Naira holds steady against dollar in Nigerian forex market Africa/Nigeria
• Nollywood actress Doris Ogata remanded in Lagos court over cyber‑stalking allegations against pastor Chris Okafor Africa/Nigeria
• Milwaukee Brewers clinch first World Series title in franchise history World
• ADC criticises INEC over redeployment of APC aide's wife to electoral operations role Africa/Nigeria
• NNPCL commits to resuming oil exploration in Borno State Africa/Nigeria
• President Tinubu to table 2027 budget and $21.7bn investment plan before year‑end Africa/Nigeria
• Senator Barau Jibrin criticises Yemi Osinbajo’s remarks on Nigeria’s economy and democracy Africa/Nigeria
• President Bola Tinubu to travel to Saudi Arabia for Umrah after commissioning new Air Force equipment Africa/Nigeria
• ADC Reschedules Sokoto Presidential Campaign Launch to 4 November Africa/Nigeria
• APC chairman claims Tinubu’s administration has delivered unprecedented projects to Plateau State Africa/Nigeria
• Deputy Superintendent of NSCDC arrested after firing shots at Kubwa market in Abuja Africa/Nigeria
• House of Representatives summons INEC chair to brief on 2027 election readiness Africa/Nigeria
• Nigerian Air Force pledges continued salaries for families of ATR crash victims Africa/Nigeria
• N70,000 Federal Transport Allowance Triggers State Worker Demands Africa/Nigeria
• President Tinubu orders clearance of over 300 containers of stranded power equipment in Nigeria Africa/Nigeria
• UK and FSD Africa launch N3.75bn fund for Nigerian women-led businesses Africa/Nigeria
• David Bruckner to Direct Smile 3 as Parker Finn Steps Back to Produce Entertainment
• Kurtley Beale recalled to Wallabies for UK spring tour ahead of 2027 Rugby World Cup World
• APC supporters injured in Katsina as violence disrupts Radda campaign launch Africa/Nigeria
• Four dead and multiple injured after container truck overturns onto bus on Lagos' Berger Bridge Africa/Nigeria
• GTCO posts N879.9bn pre‑tax profit for nine months, Ghana arm drives offshore earnings Africa/Nigeria
• Amazon launches Alexa Photo Frame, Echo Time clock, and upgraded Echo speakers Tech
• Putin Declares Russia Africa’s Best Partner at Moscow Summit Africa/Nigeria
• US and Nigerian officials meet in Lagos to discuss strategic trade and security ties Africa/Nigeria
• African Brands Congress to explore AI integration and cultural identity in Lagos Africa/Nigeria
• Alessia Russo's hat‑trick propels Arsenal past Benfica and sets English record Sport
• Nigeria Customs Service edges closer to first volleyball title in seven years Africa/Nigeria
• Federal High Court in Damaturu sentences 20‑year‑old to seven years for sexual exploitation of a minor Africa/Nigeria
• Lagos Federal High Court denies bail to KC Luxury, schedules accelerated trial Africa/Nigeria