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

Monday, 26 October 2026

• INEC confirms Nigerians, not algorithms, will decide 2027 election Africa/Nigeria
• Nigeria evacuates first imported Ebola patient to Switzerland Africa/Nigeria
• ADC challenges APC’s two‑million vote claim for Tinubu in Jigawa Africa/Nigeria
• Kano NDC threatens court action over exclusion of governorship candidate Africa/Nigeria
• Iran dismisses Israeli election outcome as irrelevant amid heightened threats from Netanyahu World
• Zamfara ADC candidate Bilyaminu Yusuf Shinkafi condemns Kaura Namoda bandit attack Africa/Nigeria
• EU, UK and Nigerian bodies call for stronger protection of disabled voters ahead of 2027 elections Africa/Nigeria
• Tinubu appoints Keyamo to lead APC air mobilisation for 2027 campaign Africa/Nigeria
• FBI’s Operation Blackout leads to nine arrests and seizure of 53 devices in Nigeria Africa/Nigeria
• Eric Bauza, voice actor for Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck, dies aged 46 Entertainment
• Nigerian Army rescues ransom victim in Borno, arrests ISWAP collaborator in Yobe Africa/Nigeria
• Nigeria disburses N38.93bn to 166 public universities, polytechnics and colleges under revitalisation fund Africa/Nigeria
• INEC to release corrected 2027 candidate list after two‑week review Africa/Nigeria
• US Attorney General Blanche defends Alaska election lawsuit, denies Trump meddling World
• Atiku aide seeks clarification on seven SUVs displayed by APC youth chief Africa/Nigeria
• Opposition parties meet INEC deadline to correct omitted candidate names Africa/Nigeria
• Fulani leaders demand 30% of Nigeria's farm budget for livestock ministry and pilot ranches Africa/Nigeria
• Delta State police detain school bus driver after alleged kidnapping, rape of 14‑year‑old in Sapele Africa/Nigeria
• Ex-INEC Commissioner Mike Igini warns of sabotage and corruption threatening 2027 polls Africa/Nigeria
• Nigerian Firms Offer EU Startup Pathways for Entrepreneurs Africa/Nigeria
• UK and Nigeria deepen AI cooperation through BSI workshop on governance standards Africa/Nigeria
• Dangote Refinery IPO enters final 48‑hour window as $22.5bn revenue fuels investor surge Africa/Nigeria
• US ICE deported Texas resident to Ghana and then Mali despite court warnings of persecution Africa/Nigeria
• Lula secures unprecedented fourth term in Brazil after dramatic runoff World
• AFAC 79 Launches Initiative to Unite Fractured APC Factions in Alimosho, Lagos Africa/Nigeria
• Showunmi urges opposition to study Tinubu’s tactics amid Kaduna rally Africa/Nigeria
• Lagos Bridge to Open Before Christmas After Steel Monument Delay Africa/Nigeria
• Israel holds first national election since October 7 attacks, with Netanyahu and Gadi Eisenkot vying for leadership World
• Manchester United equalises late to halt Manchester City’s unbeaten WSL start Sport
• Columnists question depth of President Tinubu's political authority despite domestic control Africa/Nigeria
• Nigeria defeat Uganda by one run to clinch Africa Sub‑Regional T20 World Cup Qualifier C Africa/Nigeria
• Gabon ends eight‑month social media blackout as regulator restores online platforms Africa/Nigeria
• No Nigerian players nominated for 2026 Ballon d’Or as Kane, Yamal, Mbappe lead Africa/Nigeria
• Nigeria mourns death of Prof. Kamene Okonjo, mother of WTO chief Ngozi Okonjo‑Iweala Africa/Nigeria
• Kimi Antonelli poised to clinch 2026 F1 drivers' title after US Grand Prix win World
• NDC removes Borno state assembly candidate over alleged support for Atiku Abubakar Africa/Nigeria
• Kogi policeman kills colleague and commits suicide, probe launched Africa/Nigeria
• Police rescue 18-year-old Bauchi woman from mob after stabbing husband Africa/Nigeria
• Two container trucks overturn in Lagos, killing mother and child Africa/Nigeria
• President Tinubu launches APC 2027 campaign in Kaduna, pledges prosperity and defends economic reforms Africa/Nigeria
• Coronation Insurance restarts minority buy‑out plan and seeks SEC approval for delisting Africa/Nigeria
• Eight Nations Exit FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup After Final Group Matches Africa/Nigeria
• Uganda mandates 21‑day quarantine for citizens returning from DRC amid Ebola concerns Africa/Nigeria

Sunday, 25 October 2026

• Bus and truck collision on Nairobi‑Mombasa highway kills 22 in Makueni Africa/Nigeria
• Storms Boelo and Austen disrupt power, travel and communications across northern Europe World
• Nigeria’s voter register size and turnout questioned ahead of 2027 elections Africa/Nigeria
• Storm Boelo kills one in Scotland as 50,000 lose power Science
• England legend Jimmy Anderson to leave Lancashire after 25 years World
• A24's Elden Ring film budget nears $200 million, tripling previous record Games
• APC to launch Kadri Hamzat’s Lagos manifesto on Friday Africa/Nigeria
• María Corina Machado returns to Venezuela after ten‑month exile, greeted in Lara state World
• Atiku aide urges Tinubu to seek medical care and address Taraba security crisis Africa/Nigeria
• Nigeria faces cancer care crisis as oncology nurse shortage widens Africa/Nigeria
• Nigeria’s NCDC identifies 53 contacts and orders hospitals to isolate Ebola suspects Africa/Nigeria
• Yobe police detain three suspects and recover farm equipment after distress call Africa/Nigeria
• Police arrest suspect and recover stolen motorcycle and generator in Ogun after motorist tip Africa/Nigeria
• Nigeria’s U‑17 Women’s team face Mexico in Morocco’s Round of 16 Africa/Nigeria
• Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu and ex‑militant leader Tompolo forge grassroots alliance for Tinubu’s 2027 re‑election bid Africa/Nigeria
• Iwobi Matches Salah as Africa’s Second‑Most Premier League Appearances Africa/Nigeria
• NCDC to pay Ebola contacts N100,000 weekly to ease isolation costs Africa/Nigeria