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De-Bolds Group of Schools, Ikorodu, has defeated Ikorodu Senior High School in the Nigeria Info FM I Beg to Differ Secondary School Debate Tournament, securing a place in the next stage of the competition.

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has explained his decision to withdraw support for President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 presidential election, saying the administration has failed to deliver the national unity, competent governance and economic opportunities he expected when he backed the president in 2023.

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has vowed to challenge a Federal High Court judgment affecting its leadership, insisting that the ruling will not stop the party from pursuing its political activities or undermine former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s ambition to contest the 2027 presidential election.

NVIDIA has announced the immediate resignation of its founder and Chief Executive Officer, Jensen Huang, naming Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Colette Kress as interim head of the technology company.

The National Coordinator of the Global Obidient Movement, Dr. Moses Paul, has called for an independent investigation into reported attacks on supporters of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) and the Obidient Movement in Lagos and Delta states.

A Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate for the Ikeja Federal Constituency seat in the 2027 House of Representatives election, Joseph Orukpe, says suspected thugs armed with guns, clubs and other dangerous weapons attacked the venue of a town hall meeting organised for the party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, in Lagos.

Crystal Palace have sacked French manager Pierre Sage after just five months in charge, following a poor start to the Premier League season that has left the club at the bottom of the table.

A town hall meeting organised by the Nigeria Democratic Congress in the Oregun area of Lagos was disrupted on Thursday after suspected thugs armed with cutlasses, cudgels and stones attacked supporters at the venue.

Manchester United have sacked head coach Michael Carrick less than six months after handing him a two-year contract, with former Tottenham and Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino lined up to take over.

Nigeria Democratic Congress 2027 presidential candidate, Peter Obi has pledged N25 million towards education, healthcare and water projects during a visit to Benue State.

A public health expert, Professor Alero Roberts, has warned that imposing criminal penalties on health workers who fail to attend to emergency patients will not resolve Nigeria’s healthcare challenges without improvements in hospital facilities, staffing and working conditions.

Indonesia’s Vice President, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, has submitted his resignation following a controversy over his educational qualifications, adding to political uncertainty surrounding President Prabowo Subianto’s administration.

The Department of State Services (DSS) says it has foiled a major terror plot after intercepting a shipment of illegal weapons smuggled into Nigeria from Niger Republic in Sokoto State.

The Democratic Republic of Congo has recorded more than 11,000 Ebola infections and 5,387 deaths in its worst outbreak of the disease, according to the country's Health Ministry.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council has restricted official communication to three senior members, following a failed live demonstration of Nigeria’s 112 emergency number by campaign spokesperson Alwan Hassan.

The Diabetes Association of Nigeria (DAN) has urged the Federal Government to subsidise diabetes medicines and medical supplies as the country joins the rest of the world to mark World Diabetes Day on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026.

Former National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement, Dr Yunusa Tanko, has joined the Social Democratic Party (SDP) and emerged as the National Coordinator of its Presidential Campaign Council ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The Federal High Court in Abuja has rejected a disputed resignation letter allegedly written by former African Democratic Congress (ADC) Deputy National Chairman Nafiu Bala, ruling that the document was not authentic.

The Lagos State Government has begun offloading three new train sets comprising 24 coaches for the Red Line rail service, as it prepares to increase passenger capacity and reduce waiting times ahead of expanded operations in December.

Traditional rulers across Southwest Nigeria have endorsed President Bola Tinubu for a second term in office ahead of the 2027 presidential election, calling for the retention of the presidency in Southern Nigeria in the interest of political stability, equity and national unity.

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has criticised the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led government after the 112-emergency line failed during a live demonstration by APC presidential campaign spokesperson Alwan Hassan on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme.

Nigeria’s Super Eagles have welcomed all 24 invited players to camp in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, as preparations intensify for their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying double-header against Tanzania.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has rewarded Flamingos players with savings certificates of ₦100 million each in GTBank.

Members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) have taken their dispute over a court judgment nullifying the leadership of former Senate President David Mark to the National Judicial Council (NJC) and foreign diplomatic missions.

The Nuhu Yakubu Women and Children Hospital in Aisami, Gwale Local Government Area of Kano State, is now about 90 per cent complete after the community received N50 million in donations to continue construction.

FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike said plans are underway to transform communities along the newly constructed Apo-Karshi road into a tourist attraction.

Journalist Victor Christopher of Cool FM, Wazobia FM, Nigeria Info and Arewa Radio has been shortlisted for the 2026 Excellence in Media Awards organised by the Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID).

A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the remand of Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ) correspondent Daniel Ojukwu at the Kuje Correctional Centre over investigative reports about a former presidential aide.

Nigeria has recorded no new cases of Ebola Virus Disease, 21 days after confirming an imported infection of the Bundibugyo strain in a traveller from Uganda.

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has replaced the Managing Director of the Lagos State Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), Muyiwa Gbadegesin, with Olajuwon Akinyemi amid growing complaints about poor waste collection across the state.

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has rescheduled the 2026 CAF Awards ceremony, moving the event forward by five days to Wednesday, December 2, in Lagos, Nigeria.

The All Progressives Congress has unveiled its 2027-2031 manifesto, targeting six per cent annual economic growth, 10,000 megawatts of electricity generation, 200,000 affordable homes and 20,000 additional teachers.

The United States Congress will on Thursday hold a fresh hearing on alleged persecution of Christians in Nigeria, putting the Federal Government’s efforts to address insecurity under renewed international scrutiny.

Former Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited Group Chief Executive Officer Mele Kyari has appeared before the Senate Committee on Public Accounts to answer questions over alleged financial discrepancies involving more than ₦210 trillion in the company’s accounts between 2017 and 2023.

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has approved ₦30 billion for electricity distribution companies to provide free prepaid meters to unmetered Band A and Band B customers across the country.

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has warned fuel refiners and marketers against keeping petrol and diesel prices high despite the recent decline in global crude oil prices.

The Nigerian Senate has announced a ₦100 million donation to the Flamingos following the national Under-17 women's football team's historic victory at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in Morocco.

The Director-General of the presidential campaign council of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Alhaji Ibrahim Hussain Abdulkarim, has defended the party’s decision to pair Peter Obi with Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso for the 2027 presidential election, describing the ticket as a unifying force capable of promoting national stability and good governance.

MIMS Comprehensive College, Ajah defeated Trinity International College, Ofada in the round of 32 of Season 10 of I Beg to Differ.

Africa’s efforts to achieve a just energy transition risk being undermined by policies that favour fossil fuel expansion, corporate interests and dependence on external financing, according to a new report by the Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) and the Africa Make Big Polluters Pay Coalition.

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nentawe Yilwatda, has defended the ₦10 million reward promised by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, to councillors who deliver their wards for President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 elections.

The 2026 FIFPRO Men's and Women's World 11 teams have been unveiled, with several established football stars recognised, new names making their debuts and notable omissions emerging from the players' voting process.

The Federal Government has announced plans to begin replacing ageing infrastructure across Nigeria’s national electricity grid in January 2027 as part of efforts to improve power supply.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) will unveil President Bola Tinubu’s 2027-2031 presidential election manifesto on Tuesday, setting out his plans for a possible second term in office.

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has promised to give ₦10 million to every councillor who delivers his political ward for President Bola Tinubu and other All Progressives Congress (APC) candidates in the 2027 general elections.

The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, to appear on Wednesday and produce President Bola Tinubu’s electoral nomination documents in the criminal trial of activist Omoyele Sowore.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it has removed more than 1.6 million invalid registrations from the preliminary voters' register ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Outliers College, Surulere, has defeated Best Gift Comprehensive College, Ejigbo, in the second debate of the Lagos regional finals of Nigeria Info 99.3 FM’s I Beg to Differ Season 10.

Nigeria’s victorious U-17 women’s national team, the Flamingos, arrived in Abuja on Monday morning with the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup trophy after defeating Japan in Saturday’s final in Morocco.

Electricity distribution companies in Nigeria have apologised to consumers over persistent power shortages across the country, acknowledging the hardship caused by weeks of prolonged blackouts.

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has amended the charges against Adeniyi Adeyemi, the purported director general of the non-existent Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC), increasing the number of counts from 22 to 36.

The Federal High Court will begin its 2026 Christmas vacation on December 21, with regular court sittings scheduled to resume on January 6, 2027.

The Ogun State Government has attributed overcrowding at the National Youth Service Corps orientation camp in Sagamu to a sharp increase in the number of prospective corps members posted to the state.

Nvidia Chief Executive Officer Jensen Huang has admitted being unfaithful to his wife in a message to employees, as the technology company investigates reports that he was targeted by a foreign intelligence operation involving alleged links to China.

Former Anambra State Governor and Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate Peter Obi has accused officials of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) of preventing him from greeting Nigeria’s Under-17 women’s team, the Flamingos, at an airport.

The Lagos State Police Command has urged political parties to notify it well in advance of planned rallies, campaigns, processions and other political activities requiring security coverage ahead of the 2027 general elections.

U.S. President Donald Trump has admitted that his administration's aggressive immigration crackdown may have gone too far and contributed to Republican losses in the November midterm elections.

A 24-year-old gunman suspected of killing six people in Poland, including his parents and sister, has died in hospital after being shot by police during a deadly attack in the city of Krakow.

Ten passengers abducted from a commercial vehicle in Ogun State, including a member of the National Youth Service Corps, have been rescued unharmed in a joint security operation that left one suspected kidnapper dead and another in custody.

The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress has praised its governorship candidate, Dr. Kadiri Obafemi Hamzat, for his performance at the Lagos governorship debate, describing his experience and understanding of government as key advantages ahead of the election.

The Emir of Kano, Khalifa Muhammadu Sanusi II, has praised Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal for his performance, citing developments in education, health, security and infrastructure.

The Super Eagles will begin training on Tuesday in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, as they prepare for their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Tanzania.

The Presidency has dismissed claims that President Bola Tinubu borrowed ₦120 trillion within three years in office, describing the figures as misleading and politically motivated.

The 31st United Nations Climate Change Conference, COP31, opens Monday in Antalya, Türkiye, bringing together world leaders, government officials, academics and civil society groups to address climate change.

President Bola Tinubu will inaugurate sections of the Kaduna-Kano and Kano-Katsina-Maradi railway projects on Dec. 3, as the Federal Government moves to expand rail connectivity in northern Nigeria.

The four leading Lagos governorship candidates have outlined contrasting plans to tackle housing shortages, transportation challenges, high electricity costs and poor access to basic services ahead of the 2027 election.

Suspected bandits have killed 12 members of the same family after setting their room ablaze during an attack on Gidan Taba village in Maradun Local Government Area of Zamfara State.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it has achieved nine of the 14 statutory milestones for the 2027 general elections, following the completion of its nationwide readiness assessment.

Enugu Air, the Enugu State-owned airline, will begin four weekly flights between Lagos and London Gatwick Airport on December 10, 2026.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it will only make a decision on whether Atiku Abubakar will be on the 2027 Presidential ballot after it meets next week to consider the Federal High Court judgment nullifying the David Mark-led leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and their decisions.

Former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has warned that the Federal High Court judgment nullifying the leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) could trigger a civil war if not properly managed.

Lionel Messi has become the first player in Major League Soccer (MLS) history to win the Golden Boot in consecutive seasons.

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has given the Federal Government seven days to disclose details of its ₦50,000 National Emergency Relief and Stabilisation Intervention (NERSI), including its funding, beneficiary selection and payment process.

Russian strikes on energy infrastructure have disrupted electricity supplies to about 850,000 customers in Ukraine’s Dnipropetrovsk and Kharkiv regions, as Moscow intensifies attacks on the country’s power network ahead of another winter of war.

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 34-year-old Ugandan woman at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, with 87 wraps of cocaine weighing 1.15 kilogrammes allegedly concealed around her pelvic region.

The leadership crisis in the Action Democratic Party (ADP) has deepened, with factions loyal to National Secretary Victor Fingesi and National Chairman Yabagi Yusuf Sani making conflicting claims over the outcome of the party’s November 4 emergency meeting.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it will await the certified true copy of a Federal High Court judgment nullifying the David Mark-led leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) before deciding its next course of action.

Troops of the Nigerian Army have rescued 119 civilians abducted by terrorists and recovered eight vehicles during an operation in Borno State.

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has successfully undergone surgery on his left knee, with reports suggesting he could return to action later this month.

Nigeria Democratic Congress presidential candidate, Peter Obi has condemned reported attacks on members and coordinators of the NDC and the Obidient Movement in Delta State.

One person has been killed and five others injured after violence erupted during a political rally organised by the Obidient/OK Movement along Nnebisi Road in Asaba, Delta State.

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Nigeria’s under-17 women’s national team, the Flamingos, after they defeated Japan 2-1 to win the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Rabat, Morocco, on Saturday.

The NDC presidential candidate for the 2027 election, Peter Obi, has joined the party’s candidate for Oshodi-Isolo Constituency 1, RMD Olumuyiwa Owadara, to flag off his campaign for the House of Representatives.

Israeli President Isaac Herzog has tasked former military chief Gadi Eisenkot with forming the country’s next government, giving him an opportunity to end Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s lengthy hold on power.

Nigeria Democratic Congress presidential candidate and former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi has challenged President Bola Tinubu to account for the resources generated through fuel subsidy removal, government borrowings and increased revenue, saying Nigerians deserve to know how the money has improved their lives.

Atiku Abubakar has vowed to remain in the 2027 presidential race, insisting that no court ruling or political pressure will force him to withdraw.

‎Nigeria’s Flamingos have made history after defeating Japan 2-1 in the final of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup to claim their first-ever title in the competition.

Six people have been killed and 16 others injured after a gunman opened fire at Krakow’s Main Market Square in Poland, with authorities now investigating the discovery of three more bodies at the suspect’s family home.

The United States has established a new military-led task force to disrupt Iran’s efforts to move advanced weapons, restricted materials and other military-related supplies across its land borders and the Caspian Sea.

The Federal Government has suspended the National Teachers’ Institute (NTI), Kaduna, from admitting students into its National Certificate in Education (NCE) and degree programmes for the 2026 academic session over alleged regulatory violations.

The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has accused the African Democratic Congress (ADC) of creating its own leadership crisis, describing the situation as a case of “political suicide”.

British Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch has said United States President Donald Trump deserved to lose the country's midterm elections, criticising his handling of the Iran war, trade policies and treatment of international allies.

The Action Democratic Party has denied reports that its National Working Committee suspended National Chairman Yabagi Yusuf Sani, saying the decision reached at its emergency meeting on Nov. 4 concerned National Secretary Victor Fingesi.

The Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, has blamed planned maintenance at Egbin Power Station, gas shortages and the sabotage of transmission lines for recent electricity outages affecting parts of Nigeria.

The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) and the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) have rejected a proposed bill seeking to punish healthcare workers for delays in emergency treatment.

The Nigeria Customs Service has released 98 containers of electricity equipment that had been stranded at the country's ports for between 14 and 20 years.

Environmental stakeholders in Lagos State have called for the creation of a dedicated Ministry of Waste Resources to improve waste management and turn refuse into economic opportunities, according to the News Agency of Nigeria.

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has accused Ikeja Electric of misleading customers by blaming recent power outages on grid instability, insisting that reduced electricity generation was largely responsible.

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen is set to miss Nigeria's 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying double-header against Tanzania after sustaining another injury that requires knee surgery.

Portugal head coach Jorge Jesus has insisted that he has no regrets over his handling of Cristiano Ronaldo, declaring that he would not change any of his decisions despite the forward’s retirement from international football.

President Bola Tinubu has promised improved education, skills development, job opportunities and economic growth, while announcing approval of the Ibom Deep Seaport project during an All Progressives Congress presidential campaign rally in Akwa Ibom State.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has disowned a poster circulating on social media claiming that it had reaffirmed the Senator David Mark-led leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC).

At least three people have reportedly died and 14 others hospitalised after consuming herbal mixtures suspected to contain poisonous substances in the Igede community of Oju Local Government Area, Benue State.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has urged the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to resolve its internal leadership crisis, rejecting allegations that it was involved in the court judgment that removed the faction led by former Senate President David Mark.

The Independent National Electoral Commission has directed its staff to suspend further annual leave as it intensifies preparations for the 2027 general elections.

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has insisted that he remains in the race for the 2027 presidential election, accusing President Bola Tinubu’s administration of using political pressure and court manoeuvres to weaken opposition parties.

An Imo State High Court has fixed December 16, 2026, for judgment in the trial of three men accused of involvement in the abduction of 20 prospective National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Lagos State says 116,745 Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) belonging to newly registered voters are yet to be collected.

Two 19-year-old Democratic Party candidates have won elections in Massachusetts and Arizona, emerging among the youngest politicians to secure public office in the 2026 US midterm elections.

The Lagos State Government has invited electricity regulators, distribution companies and other industry players to a summit aimed at addressing persistent power supply problems across the state.

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has inducted more than 100 volunteers into its traffic advocacy network to help manage expected congestion during the 2026 Yuletide season.

Paraguayan President Santiago Peña has resigned following a financial and political crisis triggered by the collapse of digital lender Ueno Bank, which left millions of customers unable to access their money.

The Lagos State Government has denied introducing a new tax on private boreholes, insisting that its regulation of groundwater extraction is aimed at protecting the environment and public health.

President Bola Tinubu will begin a two-state visit to Akwa Ibom and Rivers on Friday as the All Progressives Congress intensifies efforts to secure support for his 2027 re-election bid.

The Federal Government has begun moving electricity equipment stranded at Nigerian ports for more than a decade, in a move expected to support efforts to improve power supply across the country.

The Public Complaints Commission (PCC) has warned Nigerians against submitting false, frivolous or malicious complaints, saying offenders could face imprisonment or financial penalties.

Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has expressed concern over a Federal High Court ruling nullifying the emergence of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) chairman and his actions.

Nigerian music star Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, has announced November 27, 2026, as the release date for his forthcoming album, Oldest Young Man.

Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal has distributed 300 vehicles and 2,000 motorcycles to individuals and groups as part of his administration’s empowerment programme.

The Police Service Commission has approved the deployment of four commissioners of police to Plateau, Enugu, Nasarawa and Ondo states following interviews to assess their suitability for the new assignments.

The Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) has blamed gas shortages and low water levels at hydroelectric power stations for the decline in electricity generation across the country.

President Bola Tinubu has urged Nigeria’s Flamingos to remain focused and determined as they prepare to face Japan in the final of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.

Confederation of African Football (CAF) President Patrice Motsepe has congratulated Nigeria’s Flamingos following their historic qualification for the final of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has accused President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC) of fearing political competition following a court judgment nullifying his 2027 presidential candidacy under the African Democratic Congress (ADC).

Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo has announced his retirement from international football, bringing an end to his 23-year career with the national team.

The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, has called for increased investment in Nigeria's digital infrastructure and local innovation to strengthen economic competitiveness and protect the country's technological future.

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of using judicial controversies to weaken the opposition following a Federal High Court judgment affecting its leadership and the candidacy of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar.

A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), led by its Interim National Working Committee chairman, Kabiru Tanimu Turaki, says it will challenge a Court of Appeal judgment dismissing its bid to secure recognition from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

The Federal High Court in Abuja has sacked the Senator David Mark-led leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), declaring its emergence illegal and nullifying all actions taken by the committee, including the nomination of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar as its 2027 presidential candidate.

Hundreds of thousands of people are expected to take part in nationwide protests across France on Thursday as trade unions stage strikes alongside student-led demonstrations over wages, living costs and education conditions.

The Nigeria Police Force has warned politicians, political supporters and their sponsors against tearing down, defacing or destroying campaign posters, banners and billboards belonging to other candidates ahead of the 2027 general elections.

United States Vice President JD Vance has blamed the war involving Iran for the Republican Party’s losses in the 2026 midterm elections, saying many voters who supported President Donald Trump and Vance in 2024 switched their support to Democrats.

Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal has approved the recruitment of 75 technical staff for the Zamfara State Internal Revenue Service as part of efforts to strengthen the state’s revenue generation capacity.

The National Judicial Council (NJC) has suspended three judicial officers for one year without pay and cautioned eight others over various acts of misconduct, including unlawful detention of litigants, abuse of judicial powers and disregard for due process.

A gas explosion in a shanty has triggered a fire at Akanimodo Market in Mile 12, Lagos, but no deaths or injuries were recorded, the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) says.

The Senate has passed for second reading a bill seeking to make emergency medical treatment compulsory in public and private hospitals across Nigeria, with a proposed penalty of up to six months’ imprisonment or a fine of N300,000 for anyone who denies patients such care.

Cool FM has unveiled a five-member judging panel for its Cool FM Music Awards, known as COMA.

Nigeria's Flamingos have made history by reaching their first-ever FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup final after defeating Brazil 3-1 in Wednesday's semi-final in Morocco.

Four more politicians of Nigerian descent have secured elective positions in the United States following the November 3 midterm elections.

President Bola Tinubu has asked the National Assembly to approve a $7.7 billion external loan to help finance the Federal Government’s 2026 budget deficit.

The Lagos State Police Command has defended officers of its Rapid Response Squad (RRS) seen driving against the flow of traffic in a viral video, saying they were responding to distress calls to clear a traffic obstruction.

President Bola Tinubu has recalled working as a taxi driver and taking other jobs to finance his university education in the United States, saying the experience shaped his commitment to expanding access to education in Nigeria.

Nigeria’s exports have increased by 25% over the past two years, the Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority, Abubakar Dantsoho, has said.

Six politicians of Nigerian descent have won elective positions in the United States following the November 3 midterm elections, with victories recorded across five states and Washington, DC.

The Department of State Services (DSS) has denied allegations by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar that it was recruiting protesters to cause unrest in Sokoto State and disrupt the African Democratic Congress (ADC) campaign rally.

The Nigerian Mixed Martial Arts Federation (NMMAF) has introduced mandatory eligibility, registration and coaching requirements for states, clubs and athletes participating in the 2026 National Sports Festival in Enugu.

Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman have been left out of the 2026 Confederation of African Football Men’s Player of the Year shortlist.

Spanish police have opened an investigation into the death of CD Tenerife striker Jesús de Miguel following a fatal on-field collision with FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono during a Spanish second-division match.

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has announced the venue for the flag-off of its presidential campaign ahead of the 2027 general elections, following concerns over alleged attempts to disrupt the event.

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has urged Nigerians to reject the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general election, asking them to draw lessons from the United States midterm elections.

Nigeria's Flamingos will take on Brazil in the semi-finals of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in Morocco on Wednesday, November 4, with a place in the final at stake.

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has dismissed reports that its presidential candidate, Peter Obi, sustained a neck injury in a gym accident, describing the claims and accompanying hospital photographs as false.

Democrats have won control of both chambers of the US Congress in Tuesday’s midterm elections, alongside a series of historic victories that could reshape American politics.

Former United States President Barack Obama says the outcome of the 2026 midterm elections reflects Americans’ desire for political leaders who promote unity and offer practical solutions to their challenges.

Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal has flagged off three road projects covering four local government areas, aimed at improving connectivity, reducing transportation costs and boosting economic activities.

Democrats have won control of the United States Senate and are closing in on a majority in the House of Representatives following significant gains in Tuesday's midterm elections.

The Department of State Services (DSS) has released four men arrested over alleged links to the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) after investigations cleared them of wrongdoing, approving ₦20 million in compensation for the former suspects.

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) says Nigeria’s crude oil production has increased by 600,000 barrels per day, from 1.2 million to 1.8 million barrels per day, following reforms in the oil and gas sector.

The Lagos State Police Command has uncovered a suspected high-tech indoor cannabis farm in Apapa and arrested two men, including a 49-year-old Polish national, in connection with the operation.

A private investigation has uncovered evidence that FIFA president Gianni Infantino and his wife, Leena, arranged for a live-in housekeeper at their United States home in Miami to be employed through a FIFA-linked company.

Zamfara State Gov. Dauda Lawal has described the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, as a symbol of unity and stability, praising his leadership and commitment to peace.

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has said the Federal Government’s ₦10 billion emergency intervention fund is not meant for Ebola alone but covers several other disease threats.

‎Spanish football has been thrown into mourning following the death of CD Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel, who died aged 30 after suffering a cardiac arrest following a collision with FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono during a Segunda Division match on Monday.

Nigerian gospel singer and pastor Nathaniel Bassey has surpassed one billion views on YouTube, becoming the first African gospel artist reported to achieve the milestone on the video-sharing platform.

Harry Kane says winning the UEFA Champions League remains a major ambition, despite becoming the first Englishman in 25 years to win the men’s Ballon d’Or.

The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has arrested several suspects and seized equipment during raids on illegal National Identification Number (NIN) enrolment centres in Abuja.

President Bola Tinubu has fulfilled his promise of a $100,000 cash reward to each member of Nigeria’s Super Falcons following their record-extending 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) victory in 2025.

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and the Australian Federal Police (AFP) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen cooperation against international drug trafficking networks operating along the Nigeria-Australia route.

The National Assembly Committee on the Review of the 1999 Constitution has proposed the creation of 74 additional seats for women in the Senate and House of Representatives as part of efforts to increase female representation in Nigeria’s political system.

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Joash Amupitan, has defended the use of artificial intelligence in election management, saying the technology can improve electoral administration despite the risks of misuse by malicious actors.

President Bola Tinubu says he prayed for wisdom and resilience to continue serving Nigerians during his recent spiritual visit to the Holy Mosque in Mecca, Saudi Arabia.

Lindsay Clancy is due back in a Massachusetts courtroom on Monday as a judge considers whether to dismiss the murder case against her or schedule a second trial following a jury deadlock.

President Bola Tinubu has prayed for Nigeria’s peace, unity and prosperity, urging citizens to turn the country’s diversity into a source of national strength.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it has begun removing questionable records from its preliminary Register of Voters after identifying 268 entries flagged for suspected artificial intelligence-generated photographs and other irregularities.

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has vowed to abolish Nigeria’s five-band electricity tariff system if elected president in 2027, accusing President Bola Tinubu of failing to deliver on his promise of stable power supply.

Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national team, the Flamingos, have advanced to the semi-finals of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup after defeating Venezuela 1-0 in their quarter-final match on Sunday.

The All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council (APC-PCC) says President Bola Tinubu remains committed to providing Nigerians with stable and reliable electricity despite ongoing challenges in the power sector.

The founding National Secretary of the Alliance for Democracy, Prof. Udenta Udenta, has criticised emerging political coalitions ahead of the 2027 general election, saying they appear driven more by the pursuit of power than by clear ideological commitments.

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Bola Tinubu to direct the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) to investigate suspected artificial intelligence-generated photographs and alleged alterations to personal data in the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) preliminary Register of Voters.

The 14th Aké Arts and Book Festival will explore indigenous African knowledge, artificial intelligence and creativity, bringing together prominent writers, poets, publishers and filmmakers under the theme Native Intelligence.

Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal has presented staff of office and official vehicles to 19 traditional rulers in the state.

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has raised concerns over the 14-year prison sentence handed to a Christian woman in Borno State, saying the case raises questions about religious freedom and fundamental human rights.

The Lagos State Government has announced a joint enforcement exercise to ensure commercial bus drivers and conductors wear approved identification badges as part of efforts to improve safety in the state's public transport system.

The Independent National Electoral Commission has warned that anyone who attacks or threatens National Youth Service Corps members and other officials deployed for the 2027 general elections will face the full weight of the law.

Nigeria’s National Counter Terrorism Centre has been formally recognised as an African Union Regional Centre of Excellence for West Africa and the Sahel.

Nigeria’s Centre for Disease Control and Prevention says laboratory tests have ruled out Ebola disease in two people isolated in Yola, Adamawa State, following reports of suspected cases.

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed that two suspected Ebola cases identified in Yola, Adamawa State, tested negative after two rounds of laboratory testing.

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s proposed $21 billion external borrowing plan, warning that Nigeria’s growing debt burden could mortgage the future of generations yet unborn.

A United States federal court has rejected an attempt by plaintiff Aaron Greenspan to obtain evidence from President Bola Tinubu and political consulting firm DCI Group over alleged cyberattacks on his website, while directing federal agencies to provide further explanations for withholding records sought under the Freedom of Information Act.

Chelsea have moved into the Premier League top four following a 2–0 victory over Manchester United at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, piling further pressure on the visitors after another disappointing outing.

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported two new suspected cases of Ebola disease in the North-east, 11 days after Nigeria confirmed its first case of the Bundibugyo strain.

The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Olanipekun Olukoyede, has described Zamfara State as an example of transformational leadership under Governor Dauda Lawal.

The Nigerian Navy says its Marines have killed 34 Boko Haram terrorists in two separate offensive operations in the Lake Chad area of Borno State, as part of ongoing efforts to weaken the group's activities in the North-East.

Aston Villa have announced plans to take legal action against former Liverpool defender and football pundit Jamie Carragher following what the Premier League club described as unacceptable insults directed at the club and its supporters.

The Federal Government has commenced a cash relief programme offering ₦50,000 to vulnerable households to help them cope with rising living costs.

Organised labour unions across Nigeria have begun pressuring state governments to approve the Federal Government's proposed ₦70,000 monthly transport allowance for workers.

Our sister station, Arewa Radio, has awarded ₦2.2 million in cash prizes to winners of the third season of its secondary schools debate competition, known as Muhawwara, in Kano.

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has restored the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) to its traditional two-year schedule, giving Nigeria's Super Eagles more regular opportunities to compete for the continental title.

Lagos State Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat has presented his manifesto, outlining his vision and priorities as he seeks to succeed Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu in the 2027 governorship election on the platform of the All Progressives Congress.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s political bloc has fallen short of a parliamentary majority after securing 53 seats in the 120-member Knesset, leaving the formation of Israel’s next government uncertain.