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The Senate has ruled out reviewing the Electoral Act 2026 before the 2027 general elections, saying any changes to the law must wait until after the polls.

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) is reconsidering its decision to hold the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) every four years, with President Patrice Motsepe saying the tournament could return to a two-year cycle.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council has challenged Peter Obi to withdraw from the 2027 presidential race, insisting that he should honour his earlier pledge to quit if his administration left financial liabilities in Anambra State.

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has warned against the sale and use of banned pesticides, saying illegal products and improper chemical use pose risks to public health, food safety and the environment.

Public transport operators are to receive priority under the 30-day petrol discount announced by the Federal Government as part of efforts to ease rising transportation costs and pressure on household budgets.

Parents of 20 prospective National Youth Service Corps members abducted in Imo State say they paid millions of naira in ransom to secure their children’s release, despite claims by security agencies that an operation freed the victims.

The Federal Government has activated more than 1,400 primary health care centres across Nigeria to provide basic eye care services and help prevent avoidable blindness.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) begins distributing Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) nationwide on Friday to Nigerians who registered during its first phase of voter registration between August and December 2025.

The Nigeria Democratic Congress has accused President Bola Tinubu’s administration of trying to bring back petrol subsidy through the “backdoor” after the Federal Government announced a 30-day fuel discount.

The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) says it will decide within days whether Senegal or Morocco should be recognised as the winner of the Africa Cup of Nations after hearing Senegal’s appeal on Thursday.

The Nigeria Labour Congress has given the Federal Government a 14-day ultimatum to reduce petrol prices and begin negotiations for a new national minimum wage.

The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has warned that the Federal Government's proposed 30-day petrol discount cannot replace lasting solutions to Nigeria's cost-of-living crisis.

The Federal Government has launched a new phase of institutional reforms to make ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) more efficient, predictable and responsive to businesses and investors.

Funsho Doherty, the Nigerian Democratic Congress candidate for Lagos governor in the 2027 election, has unveiled Tolani Animashaun as his running mate, saying her gender was not the reason for the choice.

Nigeria’s business activity rose to a record 117.8 points in September 2026, surpassing the previous high of 117.2 points recorded in February, according to the Nigerian Economic Summit Group.

The Court of Appeal in Abuja will on Friday hear an appeal filed by the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP), challenging a Federal Capital Territory High Court judgment that awarded ₦101 million in damages and costs against the organization and its Deputy Director, Kolawole Oluwadare.

American tennis star Coco Gauff has withdrawn from the Wuhan Open, citing fatigue and the need to recover after a long season.

Nigeria’s Super Eagles have dropped four places to 30th in the latest FIFA Men’s World Ranking released on Wednesday, October 7.

Countries neighbouring Russia are tightening health and border controls following concerns over a possible plague case in Siberia.

FIFA says the Nigeria Football Federation sent its complaint against the Democratic Republic of Congo to the wrong email address, giving the world football body another reason to dismiss the case.

Twenty prospective National Youth Service Corps members abducted in Imo State have been rescued after six days in captivity.

The National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, David Mark, says the party will not allow itself to be rigged out in the 2027 general elections.

The Lagos State Police Command says it has arrested or neutralised 80 suspects linked to armed robbery, infrastructure vandalism, recruitment fraud and other crimes across the state in early October 2026.

Former Minister of Power Prof. Bart Nnaji has called on Nigeria to make science, technology, engineering and mathematics a national priority, saying universities must focus more directly on solving the country’s economic and development challenges.

The Adebayo-Bugaje presidential campaign of the Social Democratic Party has suspended all campaign activities for one week in honour of the 25 people killed in Monday’s Nigerian Air Force aircraft crash in Igbokoda, Ondo State.

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, NCDC, has heightened surveillance and reviewed its preparedness measures following the confirmation of an imported Ebola case in Kenya.

The Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, has stepped up health surveillance and sensitisation, including the enforcement of health declaration forms for eligible arriving passengers.

Lionel Messi signed off from international football in style on Tuesday, scoring once and providing two assists as Argentina beat Benin 3-0 in front of more than 85,000 emotional fans at the Monumental Stadium.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has asked the Federal High Court in Abuja to disregard the acquittal of former Petroleum Resources Minister Diezani Alison-Madueke by a United Kingdom court.

The Federal Government panel investigating the deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has requested an additional two weeks to complete its work.

The Independent National Electoral Commission has reassured Nigerians and the international community of its commitment to neutrality, operational readiness and the integrity of the ballot as the country begins the final 100-day countdown to the 2027 general election.

Former Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon has warned that humanity could lose control of advanced artificial intelligence if the technology continues to develop without stronger safety measures.

Kenya has confirmed its first case of Ebola after a citizen who had been living in the Democratic Republic of Congo died in Nairobi.

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) says the Independent National Electoral Commission has uploaded its approved party logo in compliance with a High Court judgment, clearing the way for its candidates to proceed with campaign activities.

Zamfara State Gov. Dauda Lawal will join a high-level Federal Government delegation to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, for a leadership exchange focused on strengthening subnational action on nutrition and learning from Ethiopia’s experience.

University unions in Lagos State have blamed their ongoing indefinite strike on the non-implementation of a 2025 agreement reached between university unions and the Federal Government.

The Nigerian Air Force has released the names of the 25 people who died after an ATR 42 aircraft crashed in the Igbokoda area of Ondo State on Monday.

World No. 1 Jannik Sinner has officially ended his 2026 season after deciding to undergo treatment for a persistent knee injury.

Chief Ralph Obioha, a founding member of the National Democratic Coalition, NADECO, has died at the age of 80.

The Ministry of Power of the Federal Government and the Lagos State Government have established joint committees to drive efforts to achieve 24-hour electricity supply in Lagos.

The Independent National Electoral Commission has acquired 57,000 new Bimodal Voter Accreditation System machines to strengthen preparations for Nigeria’s 2027 general elections.

President Bola Tinubu has returned to Abuja after spending six days in Lagos following his return to Nigeria from a working vacation in Europe.

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board plans to establish a Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination center in Ottawa, Canada, from 2027.

President Bola Tinubu has declared three days of national mourning for Nigerian Air Force personnel who died in a military aircraft crash in Ondo State, as the Senate mourned the victims.

Security sources say the Nigerian Army and Department of State Services, working with Amotekun, killed a senior Islamic State West Africa Province leader during an intelligence-led operation in Owo forest, Ondo State.

The Speaker of the Zamfara State House of Assembly, Bilyaminu Ismail Moriki, says the eight lawmakers who recently announced their defection from the All Progressives Congress (APC) had been suspended from the Assembly since February 2024.

Temi Nkem has emerged as the winner of the 2026 Big Brother Naija reality show, taking home a prize package worth N160 million.

President Bola Tinubu on Sunday visited the Oba of Lagos, Rilwan Akiolu, at the historic Iga Idunganran Palace, in a visit that drew large crowds of Lagosians to the Marina and Isale Eko areas.

The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has urged Nigerians to actively protect their votes and remain at polling units until ballots are counted in the 2027 presidential election.

The All Progressives Congress has hit back at African Democratic Congress vice-presidential candidate Rotimi Amaechi over his claim that President Bola Tinubu’s policies made it difficult for him to afford medication for his late mother.

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has intercepted drug consignments worth more than N5 billion across Lagos and Rivers ports and arrested an Italy-bound businessman with 4.8 kilograms of cocaine hidden in shoes and travel bags.

Zamfara Gov. Dauda Lawal has launched a 95-kilometre road project and five bridges in Tsafe Local Government Area, saying the infrastructure will improve security operations and boost economic activity.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has praised Nigeria’s global cultural influence, saying Nigerians have made major contributions to the success and character of New York City.

The proposed constitutional amendment to establish state police is facing delays across Nigeria, with only four of the 36 state Houses of Assembly having approved the bill.

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority has announced plans for intensified 24-hour traffic operations as the state prepares for increased movement during the Ember Months and festive season.

Governors of Nigeria’s six North-East states have announced plans to establish a regional airline to improve the movement of people and goods across the region.

The West African Examinations Council has appointed Suleiman Danlami Kum as the new Head of the Nigeria National Office, replacing Amos Josiah Dangut.

The Makinde/Daura Presidential Campaign Organisation has accused President Bola Tinubu’s administration of failing to adequately protect Nigerians following the abduction of 19 prospective National Youth Service Corps members in Imo State.

Nigeria Democratic Congress presidential candidate, Peter Obi has called for the immediate and safe rescue of prospective National Youth Service Corps members abducted while travelling to their orientation camp.

The Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered commercial banks to place a “Post No Debit” restriction on accounts operated by the Osun State Government over an unpaid arbitration award of $13.9 million in favour of Gamji Nigeria Company Limited.

Security agencies have delayed an immediate assault on a suspected kidnappers’ camp in Imo State after intelligence indicated that the location may have been planted with improvised explosive devices.

Youth leaders within the Labour Party have proposed opening consultations with the ruling All Progressives Congress and groups supporting President Bola Tinubu over a possible political alignment ahead of the 2027 general elections

Vice President Kashim Shettima says President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms saved Nigeria from economic collapse and prevented the country from “falling into pieces.”

Russia has again warned diplomats and other foreign nationals in Kyiv to leave the Ukrainian capital, citing the risk of what it described as “massive” strikes.

Suspected Boko Haram terrorists have killed 15 farmers in a fresh attack in Marte Local Government Area of Borno State.

Nollywood faith-based film Agbara Nla: The Return has generated more than N71 million from single-day preview screenings ahead of its official cinema release.

Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, says his administration’s “rescue mission” is transforming the state through investments in infrastructure, public institutions and service delivery.

Works Minister Sen. Dave Umahi on Thursday inspected the ongoing construction of the new Carter Bridge and sections of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, including areas damaged by vandalism, as the Federal Government stepped up monitoring of major infrastructure projects in Lagos.

Teaching and non-teaching staff at four Lagos State-owned universities have begun an indefinite strike over unpaid salary arrears and the non-implementation of agreements reached with the state government.

African Democratic Congress vice-presidential candidate Rotimi Amaechi has alleged that President Bola Tinubu’s economic policies contributed to the death of his mother, saying rising medicine costs made it difficult to afford her treatment.

The National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, has announced the 4th of November, 2026, as the start date for the 2026 Batch C Stream II Orientation Course.

The Council of Maritime Transport Unions and Associations, COMTUA, has accused the Lagos State Trucks and Cargo Operations Committee, LASTCOC, of returning to illegal checkpoints and collecting money from truckers along Lagos port roads.

The Independent National Electoral Commission has opened its online portal for Nigerians interested in working as ad hoc staff during the 2027 general elections.

Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Disu has deployed the Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of Operations, Shehu Umar Nadada, to Imo State to coordinate efforts to rescue people abducted along the Owerri-Onitsha Road.

Families of prospective National Youth Service Corps members have been thrown into panic after kidnappers reportedly demanded ₦950 million for 19 graduates abducted in Imo State.

The Bank of Industry is calling for greater mobilisation of long-term capital to finance Nigeria’s industrial growth as it launches a digital platform designed to make access to its financing faster and less dependent on manual processes.

Veteran Nigerian actor Olu Jacobs has been laid to rest in Lagos, bringing to a close days of tributes celebrating a career that spanned theatre, television and film.

An Indian flydubai captain, Smit Machchhar, says he acted quickly to prevent a disaster after an alleged attack by his co-pilot sent their aircraft into a steep descent.

Nigerian education administrator Amos Dangut has assumed office as the new Registrar and Chief Executive Officer of the West African Examinations Council, WAEC.

The Oyo State Government says its decision to pull out of a proposed maize export arrangement with Botswana was based on economic analysis and the need to protect local farmers from an unprofitable venture.

Former President Goodluck Jonathan says Bayelsa State has made significant progress in its 30 years of existence, urging residents to appreciate the gains recorded while working toward greater development.

The Federal Ministry of Youth Development has called for greater participation of young Nigerians in decision-making, leadership and governance as the National Youth Conference 2026 opens.

The Independent National Electoral Commission says 9,324,349 young Nigerians registered as new voters during the 2026 Continuous Voter Registration exercise ahead of the 2027 general elections.

One person was killed and three others were seriously injured in a crash along the Lagos Coastal Road toward Eko Hotel in the early hours of Thursday.

Public service workers under the Joint National Public Service Negotiating Council have declared a three-day warning strike from 2nd to 4th October over worsening economic hardship and demands for better wages.

American rapper Rick Ross has been arrested in Miami Beach, Florida, over allegations that he assaulted and choked a woman during a domestic dispute.

Gunmen have attacked two buses along the Owerri-Onitsha Expressway in Imo State, abducting several passengers, including prospective National Youth Service Corps members.

Lagos State African Democratic Congress governorship candidate Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour has promised to deliver 100,000 housing units within his first four years if elected governor of Lagos State in 2027.

Nigeria needs to rebuild its football development system from schools and communities if the country wants to produce enough players for its national teams, sports administrator Coach Ebere Amaraizu has said.

The Nigerian Premier Football League is becoming more visible to fans and national team selectors, helping more homegrown players get noticed, a Sporting Lagos official has said.

Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has called for an “honest national reflection” on Nigeria’s development, saying the country must focus more on production, jobs, security and human development.

Former Vice President and African Democratic Congress presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar has challenged President Bola Tinubu’s claim that Nigeria has entered an “age of prosperity,” saying millions of Nigerians are struggling with rising living costs.

The President of the Nigeria School Sports Federation, Olabisi Joseph, has called for increased investment in school sports, saying better facilities and support could help keep children away from drug abuse and other social vices.

A lecturer at the National Institute of Sports (NIS), Dr. Sunday Odior, has blamed leadership disputes in Nigeria’s sports federations for undermining athlete development and threatening the country’s participation in major international competitions.

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has called on Nigerians to remain united and committed to building a stronger country as Nigeria marks its 66th Independence Anniversary.

Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has expressed concern over recent flooding in parts of the state, promising further measures to protect lives, property and communities.

Oba Oladipo Olaitan, the leader of the Afenifere faction aligned with the late Chief Ayo Adebanjo, has called for a “total reset” of Nigeria, saying the country has struggled to translate 66 years of independence into meaningful economic self-reliance and improved living conditions.

African Action Congress presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has said Nigeria has yet to fulfil the promises of independence for millions of its citizens, citing poverty, insecurity, unemployment and poor access to basic services.

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has announced plans to reduce the number of generals and admirals across the U.S. military by 20%, describing the move as part of an effort to make the armed forces more focused on combat readiness.

The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ola Olukoyede, has called for greater accountability and zero tolerance for corruption as Nigeria marks its 66th Independence Anniversary.

Lagos State Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat has urged Nigerians to remain committed to building a better country as Nigeria marks its 66th Independence Anniversary.

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has urged Nigerians to protect peace, unity and justice as the country prepares for another electoral season in the coming months.

Former Bayelsa State Governor Seriake Dickson has called on Nigerians to remain committed to strengthening democracy, institutions and equal opportunities as the country marks its 66th Independence Anniversary.

President Bola Tinubu says Nigeria has moved beyond the most difficult phase of his economic reforms, declaring that the country is entering an era of prosperity.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on Nigerians to look beyond the difficulties of the past three years and work toward what he described as a new “age of prosperity” as the country marks its 66th Independence Anniversary.

Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, has urged Nigerians to renew their faith in the country and remain committed to building a stronger, more prosperous and secure nation as Nigeria marks its 66th Independence Anniversary.

The Nigeria Labour Congress has demanded an immediate reduction in petrol prices, a nationwide wage award for workers and the commencement of negotiations for a new national minimum wage for 2027.

About 30 people have been killed in Nepal after another wave of heavy rain and landslides hit the Himalayan country, weeks after catastrophic flooding killed about 1,400 people and left thousands missing.

A scheduled execution in the United States has failed after a death row inmate in Tennessee remained alive following two lethal injections and was taken to hospital.

President Bola Tinubu has signed the Appropriation (Amendment) (No. 4) Bill, 2025, extending the implementation period of the 2025 budget by three months.

The Federal Government has commenced construction of a new National Control Centre for the Nigerian Independent System Operator in Osogbo, Osun State.

The Nigerian Army has commissioned a solar-powered, fully furnished 30-seater computer laboratory with high-speed internet access at Agunbiade Victory High School in Magbon, Abeokuta, Ogun State.

Former Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has reaffirmed his support for the club following the Premier League verdict finding it guilty of 114 financial rule breaches.

The Federal Government says activities marking Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary will be low-key, with emphasis on reflecting on the sacrifices of the country’s founding fathers and heroines.

The United States has completed the withdrawal of all its troops from Iraq, ending a 12-year mission to fight the Islamic State group.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on the United Nations Security Council to provide stronger leadership in enforcing the principles of the UN Charter and impose sanctions against the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, has deployed 3,000 personnel across the Federal Capital Territory as part of security arrangements for Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary celebrations.

Morocco’s King Mohammed VI has appointed Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri as the country’s first woman prime minister, following the Sept. 23 parliamentary election.

Public servants under the Joint National Public Service Negotiating Council have reaffirmed a Sept. 30 deadline for the Federal Government to address their demands over the rising cost of petrol, a wage award and negotiations for a new national minimum wage.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has returned to Nigeria after spending about four weeks in Europe, saying he is healthy and ready to resume his official duties.

The Nigerian Consulate General in Johannesburg has condemned the deaths of three Nigerians in separate incidents in South Africa between September 18 and 21, 2026, and called for thorough investigations.

Veteran actor and filmmaker Richard Mofe-Damijo, popularly known as RMD, has urged Nigerians to move beyond simply criticising the country’s problems and take greater responsibility for fixing them, saying Nigeria’s reputation depends on the actions of its citizens and leaders.

Professor Kayode Soremekun, an international relations scholar and former Vice Chancellor of the Federal University Oye-Ekiti, has questioned Nigeria’s push for permanent African representation on the United Nations Security Council, arguing that the country must first strengthen its economic and security foundations.

The House of Representatives has extended the implementation period for the capital component of the 2025 Appropriation Act from September 30 to December 31, 2026.

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has met with security chiefs in the state ahead of President Bola Tinubu’s visit to Lagos and increased activities expected during the end-of-year period.

The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has challenged African Democratic Congress, governorship candidate Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour to explain how he plans to tackle the state’s traffic crisis if elected in 2027.

Anambra State says it will prosecute individuals who deny women and girls the right to inherit property because of their gender.

President Bola Tinubu has ended his working vacation in France and departed Paris for Nigeria, with his aircraft expected to arrive at the Murtala Muhammed Airport in Lagos later today.

A Kenyan court has ordered parties to maintain the status quo over land earmarked for Dangote Group’s proposed 700,000-barrel-per-day refinery in Lamu, just a day before the planned groundbreaking ceremony.

Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun says construction of the over $7 billion Gateway Deep Sea Port and Ogun State Blue Marine Special Economic Zone will begin in November.

OpenAI has cancelled the planned release of its latest artificial intelligence model, GPT-6.1 Astra, after internal testing showed that it did not meet the company’s safety standards.

Torrential rainfall has caused flooding in several communities across Osun State, destroying property and damaging a bridge linking Ijaregbe to Ilesa.

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Nigerian filmmakers Damilola Osikoya and Nora Awolowo after their film, Black Market, helped set a Guinness World Record in Lagos.

Burkina Faso has inaugurated its first gold refinery as President Ibrahim Traoré’s government seeks to process more of the country’s mineral wealth locally.

The Federal Ministry of Education has released the final list of ranked and approved textbooks for use in Nigerian schools from 2026 to 2028.

A police sergeant, Johnson Okediji, has died after he was knocked down and dragged underneath a vehicle during a stop-and-search operation in Egbeda, Lagos.

The Sokoto State High Court has sentenced Ibrahim Usman, also known as Dan Iyali, to death for his involvement in the kidnapping and killing of three people in Sokoto State in September 2023.

The Nigerian Consulate General in Johannesburg has called for investigations into the deaths of three more Nigerians in separate incidents in South Africa between 18th and 21st September amid growing concerns over xenophobic violence.

The African Action Congress has sued President Bola Tinubu and the National Assembly over the President’s prolonged absence from Nigeria and alleged failure to transfer presidential powers to Vice President Kashim Shettima.

Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, has promised to restore petroleum subsidy if elected in the 2027 general elections, saying his administration would first tackle corruption.

Several communities in Makurdi, the Benue State capital, have been flooded after a downpour that lasted about 12 hours from Sunday night into Monday.

A Lagos State High Court has reserved 12th of October to rule on an application by Euracare Multi-Specialist Hospital seeking to stop a coroner’s inquest into the death of Nkanu, son of Nigerian author Chimamanda Adichie.

The Department of State Services (DSS) has arraigned four suspects over their alleged involvement in the abduction and killing of its officer, Ekpeyong Asuquo Owoh, in Anambra State.

The Lagos State Police Command says it arrested 32 suspects and recovered 43 vehicles, firearms, ammunition and other exhibits during operations across the state in September 2026.

The Rivers State House of Assembly has endorsed the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (Sixth Alteration) Bill, 2026, seeking to establish a constitutional framework for State Police Services.

PETROAN National PRO, Dr. Joseph Obele, has called for the full commercialisation of ports in Rivers State alongside the Federal Government's planned modernisation and upgrade of the facilities.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says collection of newly printed Permanent Voter Cards will begin October 9 as preparations intensify for the 2027 general elections.

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has begun urgent rehabilitation of five vandalised towers along the Ikot Abasi–Eket 132-kilovolt double-circuit transmission line.

The Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned until October 13, 2026, to hear an application by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to amend their suit challenging President Bola Tinubu’s eligibility to contest the 2027 presidential election.

A fire broke out at the Nigeria Customs Service Western Marine Command office in Apapa, Lagos, on Monday, destroying property reportedly worth millions of naira.

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has announced the full restoration of its Central Admissions Processing System, CAPS, following a temporary disruption.

Nigeria is seeking stronger international partnerships to tackle terrorism, banditry, oil theft, cybercrime and other emerging security threats.

The National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has given the Federal Government a two-week ultimatum to address outstanding welfare and professional issues affecting its members.

Vice President Kashim Shettima has returned to Nigeria after representing President Bola Tinubu at the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, United States.

The Super Eagles of Nigeria have arrived in Bissau ahead of Tuesday’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Guinea-Bissau, as both teams look to strengthen their position in Group L.

Twenty-seven people have been killed in two separate mass shootings in South Africa, hours apart, with at least 26 others injured.

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has called for a stronger focus on preventing gender-based violence (GBV), saying the goal should be to reduce the number of people who experience violence rather than only improving responses after cases are reported.

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic resigned Sunday, ending his second and final five-year term and triggering the process for an early presidential election, according to Reuters.

Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has urged traditional rulers to preserve the cultural heritage of their communities while promoting peace, unity and development.

Human rights lawyer Ifeanyi Ejiofor has called on President Bola Tinubu and security agencies to take preventive measures to protect Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, ahead of the 2027 election.

Nigeria’s Beach Soccer National Team, the Sand Eagles, have stepped up preparations for their CAF Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign, with all 20 invited players now in camp in Kaduna ahead of a two-leg clash with Ghana’s Black Sharks.

Abuja is set to host a new international festival of literature and ideas that will bring writers, policymakers, scientists, artists and cultural leaders together to examine issues including peacebuilding, democracy, artificial intelligence, intellectual property and the future of creative work.

Nigeria’s Flamingos have won the 2026 WAFU-B U-17 Girls Cup after completing a perfect campaign with a commanding 4-0 victory over Togo in the final in Yamoussoukro, Côte d’Ivoire.

Amnesty International Nigeria has urged Nigerian media editors to put human rights at the heart of election coverage, warning against ethnic, religious and tribal incitement as the country approaches another crucial electoral cycle.

A 25-year-old newlywed businessman has been arrested at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport in Enugu for allegedly ingesting 72 wraps of cocaine in an attempt to traffic the drug to Portugal, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency said Sunday.

Vice President Kashim Shettima says Africa’s continued exclusion from permanent membership of the United Nations Security Council undermines the fairness and legitimacy of the global governance system.

Nearly 24 years after the International Court of Justice resolved the Nigeria-Cameroon boundary dispute, both countries are expected to complete the physical demarcation of their 2,100-kilometre international border before the end of the year.

Pope Leo XIV has met survivors of clerical sexual abuse in Lourdes, France, during his first official visit to the country.

At least 17 people have been killed and 15 others injured after gunmen opened fire at a tavern in Wedela township, southwest of Johannesburg, South Africa.

Nearly 4,900 people have been evacuated to shelters in Bangkok after days of heavy rain triggered widespread flooding, inundating homes and roads across Thailand’s capital.

Nollywood has set a new Guinness World Record after 51,000 people watched the crime thriller Black Market at a single screening in Lagos.

Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, has urged editors across the country to scrutinise the qualifications and past records of politicians seeking public office ahead of the 2027 elections.

Minister of Works and former Ebonyi State Governor David Umahi says there is no Rainbow Coalition in Ebonyi State, insisting that the state remains aligned with the All Progressives Congress and its candidates ahead of the 2027 elections.

Former United States President Barack Obama has said governments around the world could perform better if women were given the opportunity to lead for two years.

Pope Leo XIV has called for respect for migrants and peaceful coexistence, saying people from different backgrounds can live together in dignity and peace.

The Enugu State governorship candidate of the National Democratic Congress, Christian Chinyeaka Ohaa, has condemned the suspension of the traditional ruler of Ibagwa Opi Ogbozalla Autonomous Community in Nsukka Local Government Area, Igwe Willy Ezeugwu.

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, has urged the CEOs of federal agencies to take information about the administration’s reforms and achievements to communities across the country.

The federal government has commissioned a 581kWp interconnected solar mini-grid in Oke-Oyi community, Kwara State, expected to provide electricity to about 13,000 residents.

Super Falcons defender Osinachi Ohale has announced her retirement from international football after 16 years of representing Nigeria.

Nigeria has signed a new mineral investment framework with the United States aimed at boosting investment in the country’s solid minerals sector and supporting efforts to diversify the economy away from oil dependence.

Iran has warned neighboring countries against enforcing new U.S. sanctions on its airlines, as the measures disrupt flights across the Middle East and Iraq seeks an exemption for humanitarian travel.

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has urged Nigerians to put aside ethnic, religious and other differences and work together to build a stronger and more prosperous country as the country's 66th Independence Day anniversary approaches.

The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Delta State Council has declared an indefinite strike following the reported death of a deputy director in the state Ministry of Secondary Education.

Lagos State generated the highest Internally Generated Revenue among Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory in 2025, recording N1.77 trillion, according to the National Bureau of Statistics.

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency on Friday arraigned luxury goods dealer and lifestyle influencer Afolabi Kazeem Michael, popularly known as KC Luxury, and two others over the alleged trafficking and attempted export of 184.5 kilograms of cocaine to the United Kingdom.

The Super Eagles of Nigeria will begin their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign against Madagascar on Friday as both teams meet at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo.

Abia State Governor Alex Otti has backed former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi’s claim about the finances he left behind when he left office.

The Premier League has joined La Liga, the Bundesliga and Serie A in calling for “fundamental” reforms to the governance of FIFA, football’s world governing body.

Iran has proposed a seven-day plan to end its war with the United States and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said in New York.

Some members of the House of Representatives, under the Save Democracy Group (SDG), have called on the National Assembly to reconvene and clarify the constitutional status of President Bola Tinubu’s prolonged absence from Nigeria.

A Federal High Court in Lagos has convicted a Lagos trader, Elwah Chigbogu, and two companies linked to him over the possession, importation and distribution of fake and unregistered drugs.

The Ogun State Government and global ports operator DP World have signed Memoranda of Understanding for the development of the Gateway Deep Sea Port and the Ogun State Blue Marine Special Economic Zone.

The Federal Government has introduced new interest rates for late tax payments, with the changes taking effect on 1st October, 2026.

President Bola Tinubu has called for a major reform of the United Nations Security Council, demanding at least two permanent seats for Africa with veto powers.

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, the African Democratic Congress presidential candidate, has appointed former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai as deputy chairman of his campaign council for the 2027 presidential election.

Nigeria may be producing more food, but the cost of getting that food from farms to markets is keeping prices high for consumers.

Police in Lagos State have uncovered and sealed a suspected illegal factory allegedly producing adulterated alcoholic drinks in Badagry, arresting a 48-year-old man in connection with the operation.

Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua will finally meet in the ring on December 11, with their long-awaited all-British heavyweight fight set to take place at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Wales.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission says it recovered N1.233 trillion and secured 10,872 convictions between October 1, 2023, and July 31, 2026.