2027: ADC Urges INEC to Exclude Partisan Lecturers from Election Collation
By Nafiu Muhammad Lema The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to review
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Breaking:
- Obasanjo Slams Tinubu’s Borrowing Policy, Says Debt Worse Than Leprosy
- Gunshots Rock Sokoto as ADC Governorship Candidate’s Convoy Comes Under Attack
- ADC Demands Probe into Demolition of Private Property in Kebbi
- EFCC Establishes Directorate to Monitor State Governments Funds
- Tinubu Nominates Six Executive Directors for NMDPRA, Seeks Senate Approval
October 31, 2026
October 31, 2026
News
Latest national news from across Nigeria, covering federal government updates and nationwide events.
Sokoto Govt Reaffirms Respect for Prophet Muhammad, Closes Musa Lukuwa Mosque
By Fahad Faruk Galadanchi The Sokoto State Government has dissociated itself from individuals who hide under the pretext of religion
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Sokoto Urges ONSA to Test Emergency Response Readiness in State
By Fahad Faruk Galadanchi The Sokoto State Government has called on the Office of the National Security Adviser ONSA to
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India Seeks Renewed Nigerian Crude Oil Purchases as Shettima, Modi Agree to Deepen Economic Ties
By Nafiu Muhammad Lema Nigeria and India have agreed to deepen their strategic economic relationship, with India seeking renewed purchases
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Sultan Urges Nigerians to Scrutinise Politicians’ Promises Ahead of 202
By Nafiu Muhammad Lema The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has urged Nigerians to carefully assess the promises
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NSCDC Arrests Nine Over School Vandalism, Seizes Cannabis, Tramadol in Zamfara
By Yusuf Gwandu The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Zamfara State Command, has arrested nine suspects over the
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Police, Military Neutralise Terrorists, Recover Arms, Motorcycles in Kebbi
By Yusuf Gwandu The Kebbi State Police Command, in collaboration with the military, says its operatives have neutralised terrorist elements
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Zamfara targets 453,602 Out-of-school children for enrolment
By Yusuf Gwandu The Universal Basic Education (UBEC) in Zamfara State has launched a campaign for 2026 aimed at increasing
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2027: Yari-Led APC Campaign Council Seeks Sultan’s Blessing for Tinubu Re-election
By Yusuf Gwandu The Director-General of the All Progressives Congress (APC) 2027 Presidential Campaign Council, Senator Abdulaziz Yari Abubakar, has
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Sokoto Education Ministry Mobilises Parents, Schools Ahead of 2026/2027 Session
By Nafiu Muhammad Lema The Sokoto State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education (MoBSE) has launched a statewide mobilisation rally
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2027 Senate Race: INEC Final Candidate List Sets Stage for Fierce Contest
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released its final list of candidates for the 2027 general elections, formally setting
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Zamfara Extends School Resumption By Two Weeks To Strengthen Diphtheria Prevention Measures
By Yusuf Gwandu The Zamfara State Ministry of Education, Science and Technology has extended the resumption of all public and
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Shettima Calls for Overhaul of Global Governance, Financial Institutions
By Nafiu Muhammad Lema Vice President Kashim Shettima has called for an urgent overhaul of global governance structures and international
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Army Denies Abduction Of Islamic Scholars At Yari’s Residence, Says Victims Abducted Along Sububu Forest Axis
By Yusuf Ladan The Nigerian Army has refuted reports claiming that a group of Islamic scholars were abducted at the
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2027: Amupitan urges parties to prioritise women in politics
By Agency Report The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has urged political party leaders to move beyond mere declarations and
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Six Imams Abducted On Way To Yari’s Special Prayer In Zamfara
Six Juma’at Imams have been abducted by suspected bandits while travelling to Talata Mafara in Zamfara State to attend a
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Shettima Reaffirms Nigeria’s Commitment to WTO, Multilateral Trade System
Vice President Kashim Shettima has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to the World Trade Organisation (WTO) and the multilateral trading system. Shettima
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Tinubu Mourns Former Gongola Governor Bamanga Tukur at 90
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has mourned the death of elder statesman, businessman and former Governor of the old Gongola State,
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Atiku: Subsidy Return Will Reduce Fuel, Transport Costs
By Nafiu Muhammad Lema Former Vice President and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has reiterated
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Sultan Declares Sunday as First Day of Rabi’u Assani 1448AH
By Nafiu Muhammad Lema The Sultanate Council Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs, in conjunction with the National Moonsighting Committee, has
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Atiku: Dangote Warning Vindicates Our Domestic Fuel Subsidy Proposal
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has said the warning by Dangote Refinery against government-imposed petrol prices that could force refiners to
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Lawal Distributes Official Vehicles to Zamfara Higher Institutions
By Yusuf Gwandu Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal has distributed brand-new official vehicles to higher institutions and public education agencies
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2027: Zamfara Will Rank Among Top Three States in Votes for Tinubu, Says Yari
By Yusuf Gwandu The Director-General of the APC Presidential Campaign Council, Senator Abdulazeez Yari Abubakar, says Zamfara State will be
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Police Confirm Cleric Survived Sokoto Mosque Knife Attack, Assailant Lynched
The Sokoto State Police Command has confirmed an attempted homicide at Lukuwa Mosque, where an Islamic cleric, Malam Musa Lukawa,
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Sokoto Cleric Stabbed After Friday Prayer, Suspect Killed by Followers
Tension was reported in parts of Sokoto metropolis on Friday after an Islamic cleric, Malam Musa Lukuwa, was attacked and
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One Killed, INEC Staff Abducted in Fresh Attack on Sokoto Community
By Fahad Faruk Galadanchi One person has been killed and an Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) staff member abducted following
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Tambuwal Residents Protest Attacks, Demand Urgent Security Action
By Fahad Faruk Galadanchi Residents of Tambuwal Local Government Area of Sokoto State took to the streets on Friday to
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APC challenges ADC to account for Malami-linked assets, defends Kebbi govt spending
By Yusuf Gwandu The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kebbi, has challenged the opposition African Democratic Congress (ADC) to explain
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Xenophobia: Nigerian Parliament Suspends Official Engagements With South Africa
By Nafiu Muhammad Lema The Nigerian National Assembly has suspended all official visits to South Africa and directed lawmakers and
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IPMAN Urges Marketers to Buy Fuel From Local Refineries, Calls for End to Importation
By Nafiu Muhammad Lema The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has urged its members to prioritise petroleum products
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