100 Days to 2027: AA Envoys Urge Nigerians to Consider Atiku’s Economic Proposals
The AA Envoys, a youth- and women-led political advocacy group, has called on political parties and Nigerians to critically examine
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Breaking:
- FG Approves N70,000 Transport Support for Workers, Begins Minimum Wage Talks
- Sokoto Puts Health Workers on Alert Over Ebola Threat
- Dasuki Seeks Integration of Research Findings into Nigeria’s Policy Formulation
- Dasuki Seeks Integration of Research Findings into Nigeria’s Policy Formulation
- Sokoto Lawmakers Approve Bill for State Police Establishment
October 28, 2026
October 28, 2026
News
Latest national news from across Nigeria, covering federal government updates and nationwide events.
Tambuwal Drags Sokoto Govt to Court Over Inquiry Report
Former Sokoto State Governor and current Senator representing Sokoto South, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, has instituted a legal action against the
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Sokoto Govt Launches Fumigation Exercise in Science, Technical Schools
By Nafiu Muhammad Lema The Sokoto State Government has commenced a fumigation exercise across schools under the State Ministry of
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Experience in the Engine Room: Yusuf Suleiman, the Administrator driving the ADC’s 2027 Campaign Machinery
By Nafiu Muhammad Lema The appointment of Yusuf Suleiman, Dan Amar Sokoto as Deputy Director-General (Administration) of the Atiku Presidential
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Sokoto PDP Raises Questions Over Maccido’s Withdrawal From Senate Race
By Fahad Faruk Galadanchi The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Sokoto State has raised questions over the decision of its
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Tambuwal Mourns NAF Crash Victims, Calls for Support to Bereaved Families
Senator Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, CFR, has expressed condolences to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Nigerian Armed Forces and families of
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Tinubu Hails Bello Shagari’s Election as NAMYO Chairperson
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Muhammed Bello Bala Shagari on his election as Chairperson of the Non-Aligned Movement Youth
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Tambuwal Presents Defected Sokoto PDP Senatorial Candidate Maccido to Atiku
Senator Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, representing Sokoto South Senatorial District and leader of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Sokoto State,
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Sokoto PWA Clarifies Additional 2027 Hajj Slots, Says No Fresh Registration
The Sokoto State Pilgrims Welfare Agency (PWA) has clarified that the additional Hajj slots recently allocated to the state for
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Senate Suspends National Security Summit Over NAF Crash
The Senate has postponed its planned two-day national security summit scheduled for October 12 and 13 following the fatal Nigerian
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Sokoto Records 3,150 Pilgrims for 2027 Hajj, Seeks 500 More Slots
The Sokoto State Pilgrims Welfare Agency (PWA) has registered 3,150 intending pilgrims for the 2027 Hajj, following the allocation of
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INEC Warns Funding Delays Could Disrupt 2027 Election Preparations
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has called on the Federal Government to promptly release outstanding funds under its 2026
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Zamfara APC Chieftain Defends Lawal’s Development Projects, Urges Party Unity
By Yusuf Gwandu An All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain in Zamfara State, Sani Mayanchi, has defended Governor Dauda Lawal’s focus
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Gov. Dauda Lawal Joins FG Delegation to Ethiopia for Leadership Exchange
By Yusuf Gwandu Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State is among the state governors selected to join the Federal Government
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NAF Confirms 25 Dead in Igbokoda Aircraft Crash, Releases Names of Victims
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has confirmed that all 25 people aboard its ATR 42 aircraft, NAF 931, died in
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NAF Crash: No Survivor Found Yet, Says Ondo Governor
Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has said no survivor has so far been found following the crash of a Nigerian
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Atiku Slams Tinubu on Teachers’ Welfare, Says Leaders Must Understand Their Struggles
Former Vice President and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has criticised President Bola Tinubu over
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Sokoto Govt Clarifies Report on Alleged Abduction of Gamji College Students
The Sokoto State Government has dismissed as false a report claiming that 18 students of Gamji College of Health Technology,
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Macciodo Withdraws from Sokoto North Senatorial Race on PDP Platform
By Nafiu Muhammad Lema Senator Ahmed Muhammad Macciodo, the PDP candidate for the Sokoto North Senatorial District election, has formally
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Military Aircraft Crash: 25 Passengers, 7 Crew Members Aboard — Keyamo
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has disclosed that 25 passengers and seven crew members were aboard
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MURIC Accuses OAU International School of Blocking Hijab-Wearing Students
The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has accused the authorities of the International School, Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, of preventing
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World Teachers’ Day: Dan’iya Demands Better Pay, Welfare for Sokoto Teachers
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship candidate in Sokoto State, Hon. Manir Muhammad Dan’iya, has called on the state government
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YALI Network Nigeria Hosts National Summit on AI, Digital Innovation
By Yusuf Gwandu The YALI Network Nigeria has held its 2026 National Summit in Lagos, bringing together hundreds of students,
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Sokoto APC Group Mobilises Support for Governor Aliyu’s 2027 Re-election
By Abubakar Muhammadu Jibo Nasiru Muhammad Ladan Solidarity Association for Governor Ahmed Aliyu Continuity 2027 has organised a mobilisation campaign
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Zamfara Speaker: Defected Members Were Already Suspended Before Leaving APC
By Yusuf Gwandu The Speaker of the Zamfara State House of Assembly, Bilyaminu Ismail Moriki, says the eight lawmakers who
Read MoreGov Lawal Flags Off 95km Road Project in Tsafe, Links Infrastructure to Security
By Yusuf Gwandu Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has flagged off the construction of 95 kilometres of roads and five
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Suspected Lakurawa Attack Leaves Two Dead in Sokoto Community
By Fahad Faruk Galadanchi Two residents were reportedly killed when suspected Lakurawa fighters attacked Ungushi community in Kebbe Local Government
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Nine Lawmakers Dump APC in Zamfara Assembly
By Yusuf Gwandu Nine members of the Zamfara State House of Assembly have defected from the All Progressives Congress (APC),
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Kebbi 2027: Accord Candidate Promises N500,000 Minimum Wage, Free Farm Inputs
By Yusuf Gwandu The Accord Party governorship candidate in Kebbi State, Alhaji Muhammad Sani Abdullahi Bunza, has pledged to pay
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Shettima: Tinubu Saved Nigeria’s Economy From Collapse
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has said President Bola Tinubu saved Nigeria’s economy from collapse by taking difficult but necessary decisions, including
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