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Every story currently on LAS News, newest first (1429 total).
Thursday, 5 November 2026
- Nigeria's Flamingos defeat Brazil 3-1 to book historic U‑17 Women’s World Cup final Africa/Nigeria
- Nigerian‑American Candidates Secure 14 U.S. Midterm Seats in November 2026 Africa/Nigeria
- NNPC reports N11.14 trillion in statutory payments to Federation Account for Jan‑Sept 2026 Africa/Nigeria
- Joshua Wong sentenced to ten years in prison for foreign collusion under Hong Kong's national security law World
- 28‑year‑old Ibrahim Augustine arrested after fatal stabbing over meat dispute in Adamawa Africa/Nigeria
- Federal Government Announces Five Digital Platforms for N50,000 Monthly Cash Support to Vulnerable Nigerians Africa/Nigeria
- Former President IBB Calls for Unity and Peaceful Campaigns Ahead of 2027 Elections Africa/Nigeria
- Aisha Yesufu calls on Nigerians to financially back Peter Obi’s 2027 presidential bid Africa/Nigeria
- Court of Appeal refuses to suspend Offa robbery trial involving former Senate President and ex‑Governor Africa/Nigeria
- UN Women launches #VoteHer2027 campaign to curb gender bias in Nigeria’s 2027 elections Africa/Nigeria
- Federal Government explains phased rollout and SMS delays of N50,000 relief grant Africa/Nigeria
- Veteran Labour Leaders Seek to End NLC‑TUC Dispute Over N70,000 Transport Allowance Africa/Nigeria
- OPay cancels NYSE debut after Chinese regulator inquiry, halting $304 million US IPO Africa/Nigeria
- Nigerian doctors oppose emergency care amendment, warn of strike over jail penalties Africa/Nigeria
- ECOWAS Regional Electricity Access Project connects half‑million West Africans to power Africa/Nigeria
- Dangote Industries launches $2.5bn petroleum storage and pipeline project in Namibia, boosting regional energy links Africa/Nigeria
- Olujuwon Obasanjo joins PBAT Door‑to‑Door Movement as adviser, backs President Tinubu’s 2027 re‑election bid Africa/Nigeria
- South Korea seeks parliamentary approval to extend anti‑piracy Cheonghae unit nearer the Strait of Hormuz World
- Former Osun Governor Oyinlola Rejects Claims Wike Leads PDP, Calls Him ‘Boy’ Africa/Nigeria
- Moniepoint launches USSD service for Nigerians to claim N50,000 relief under NERSI programme Africa/Nigeria
- ADC urges Nigerians to emulate US midterms and reject APC in 2027 elections Africa/Nigeria
- APC launches Enugu 2027 election campaign in Nsukka, pledges support for Governor Mbah and President Tinubu Africa/Nigeria
Wednesday, 4 November 2026
- Edo State signs MoU with China Express and KDN Aero to launch state‑owned airline Africa/Nigeria
- APM VP candidate Daura calls for inclusive government and warns of opposition suppression Africa/Nigeria
- Google.org Grants Helium Health $2.5 million to Deploy AI for Maternal Care in Nigeria Africa/Nigeria
- Peter Obi pledges to chase kidnappers into hideouts and unite Nigeria Africa/Nigeria
- French blood banks thwarted cyberattack that targeted refrigeration systems World
- Democrats seize control of U.S. Senate after Trump‑backed candidates lose in key races World
- US Treasury sanctions Indian and Turkish firms for aiding Iran World
- Lions linebacker Jack Campbell reports full lower‑body movement after neck injury Sport
- Dozens arrested outside London Supreme Court as Palestine Action ban appeal proceeds World
- Democrats take full control of US Congress as Australians express AI fears World
- Phoebe Waller-Bridge donates rent‑free London flat to support early‑career playwrights Entertainment
- US mid‑term elections see record turnout and historic wins World
- Chinese Embassy Calls 32‑kg Object in Port Moresby a Wine Bottle, Police Arrest Four Nationals World
- EU AI rules extend to Northern Ireland for physical products World
- British doctor who contracted Ebola in DR Congo transferred to London’s Royal Free Hospital Africa/Nigeria
- Elon Musk’s $440‑$450 million midterm outlay fails as Democrats sweep 2026 elections World
- US Vice President JD Vance blames Iran war for Republican midterm losses and distances himself from Trump World
- King Charles calls Britain’s slave trade a ‘shameful chapter’ at Commonwealth summit World
- Enugu State Airline Secures Lagos‑London Gatwick Route Approval Africa/Nigeria
- Police Service Commission sanctions 21 officers, dismisses three senior members over misconduct in Nigeria Africa/Nigeria
- Santa Monica Studio pushes God of War Laufey release to May 20, 2027 Tech
- Senate Halts Bills for New Federal Universities, Polytechnics and Colleges of Education Africa/Nigeria
- US mid‑terms deliver historic firsts for minority leaders World
- Atiku pledges fuel subsidy, border reopening and lower pilgrimage costs in 2027 bid Africa/Nigeria
- Senate sets 15 November deadline for six states to approve State Police bill Africa/Nigeria
- Victor Anichebe Leads Investor Group in Advanced Talks to Take Over Bromley Africa/Nigeria
- Nigerian Army and Kogi Vigilance Service neutralise three suspected kidnappers and seize weapons in Igalamela/Odolu Africa/Nigeria
- UNICEF reports five polio detections in Niger State, urging intensified vaccination Africa/Nigeria
- Cross River Governor condemns violent attack on Peter Obi’s convoy in Calabar, orders arrests Africa/Nigeria
- Nigerian Army pledges neutral security support for 2027 elections in Kaduna Africa/Nigeria
- Six Benue mourners freed after N2.5m ransom paid Africa/Nigeria
- Senate Passes Agricultural Revolution Bill for Second Reading Africa/Nigeria
- Democrats seize control of Congress amid record turnout and spending World
- Manchester United overturns 2‑0 deficit to beat Roma amid tennis‑ball protest World
- SpaceX partners with Qualcomm to build Starlink Mobile 5G network Tech
- CVS Health announces split of pharmacy operations from insurance and benefits units Business
- Russian bombing of aid centre in Zaporizhzhia kills dozens and leaves many missing World
- President Bola Tinubu leaves Saudi Arabia for Abuja after week‑long Umrah visit Africa/Nigeria