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Kaduna-Kano railway hits 90% completion , set for Dec 3 inauguration
The Kaduna-Kano Standard Gauge Railway has reached 90 per cent completion and is scheduled for inauguration on December 3, 2026, as the Federal Government intensifies efforts to deliver major rail projects in Northern Nigeria.
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Baba Ijesha alleges 65% of Lagos inmates are innocent
Ayuba, Mayorkun, Naeto C to lead Lagos Christmas Eve concert
Yoruba pioneered home video, not Nollywood — Osuofia
Daddy Showkey reacts as Vanguard names him Entertainment icon
Daddy Showkey terms Vanguard's 2026 Entertainment Icon award his lifetime peak, highlighting the media's crucial role in shaping Ajegunle's music legacy.
Soyinka, stakeholders call for stronger African creative economy
Soyinka made the call during a panel session titled “One Market, One Culture: Building the Creative Economy of Global Africa” at the Creative Africa Nexus (CANEX) WKND 2026, held at the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and Creative Arts, Lagos.
Kunle Afolayan's son Dieko celebrates 21st birthday
Dieko Afolayan, son of famed Nigerian filmmaker Kunle Afolayan, celebrated his 21st birthday with a tailored fashion-inspired studio photoshoot. The budding model shared three portraits in a black suit to mark the milestone, coming months after he publicly pushed back against social media criticism over his personal style.
Messi becomes first player to win MLS golden boot in consecutive seasons
Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi has made Major League Soccer history by becoming the first player to win the Golden Boot in consecutive seasons. The 39-year-old Argentine icon capped off the regular season with 26 goals in 31 appearances, finishing four ahead of FC Dallas striker Petar Musa and five clear of Nashville SC forward Sam Surridge.
Tinubu congratulates Flamingos on historic World Cup win
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Nigeria’s Flamingos following their historic victory as the first African team to win the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. Praising the squad after their 2-1 defeat of Japan in Saturday’s final in Rabat, Morocco, the President described the triumph as a landmark achievement for Nigerian and African women’s football.
Remi Tinubu hails Flamingos’ historic World Cup triumph
Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has hailed the Flamingos’ historic FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup victory, saying the achievement has raised the profile of Nigeria and Africa in global women’s football.
Miss Globe 2026: Nigeria’s Tracy Richards finishes 11th, wins head-to-head challenge
Nigeria's Tracy Richards achieved a landmark performance at the 2026 Miss Globe pageant in Phuket, Thailand, securing a finish among the top 11 contestants. Concluding on Friday, the 23rd edition of the international competition also saw the Nigerian beauty queen win the Head-to-Head Challenge and place in the top 25 of the talent segment.
Lagos offers ₦2m prize at 2026 Gele Festival
Lagos State is leveraging the 2026 Gele Festival to create employment and tourism opportunities for young creatives through skills training and event industry linkages. Scheduled for Sunday, November 8, the festival will feature a ₦2 million prize for the top headtie stylist alongside mentorship for aspiring artists.
President Ruto escorts daughter Charlene down aisle at Tanzania wedding
Kenyan President William Ruto and First Lady Rachel Ruto joined family and political associates in Mwanza, Tanzania, for the wedding of their daughter Charlene Chelagat to entrepreneur Isaya Yunge. The high-profile ceremony drew widespread attention across the region, with prominent allies including Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi present for the celebrations.
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Niger Delta groups oppose Ogoni oil resumption without cleanup
Over 20 civil society organisations in the Niger Delta have demanded full environmental remediation and local community consent prior to any resumption of oil production in Ogoniland, Rivers State. The coalition warned that restarting extraction without resolving ongoing pollution, infrastructure, and social justice concerns will further erode local trust in government processes.
Iseyin stakeholders vow to back candidates with proven records in 2027
Development stakeholders in Iseyin, Oyo State, have declared that they will support candidates based on visible achievements and proven track records in the 2027 general elections, regardless of their political affiliations. The stakeholders emphasized that aspirants should be evaluated by their tangible contributions to society, commitment to community development, and quality of representation rather than party loyalty.
NDLEA arrests Ugandan woman with 87 cocaine wraps at Lagos airport
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a 34-year-old Ugandan woman, Farida Nansubuga, at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos for attempted drug trafficking. The suspect, who allegedly stayed behind after a church prayer session to receive the illicit consignment, was intercepted on November 3 while attempting to board a flight to Uganda with 1.15 kilogrammes of cocaine concealed in her pelvic region.
Trump reaffirms male, female gender policy
The White House restated via X that official US policy recognises only two genders: male and female. The statement follows votes in Arizona, Colorado, Nebraska, and Washington backing restrictions on transgender athletes in female school sports.
COP31: UNHCR warns 90m displaced people face severe climate risks
UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) has called for urgent action to protect nearly 90 million refugees and other forcibly displaced people increasingly exposed to devastating climate impacts.
Fenerbahçe says indictment filed over 2015 team bus attack
In a statement marking 11 years since the attack, the club said the indictment seeks to punish the suspects for attempted premeditated murder targeting the 39 people on board and for property damage to the bus. The investigation followed new evidence, according to the Trabzon Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office.
CANEX: RwandaAir deal to boost Nigerian women exporters
Ezenwa disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), at the Creative Africa Nexus (CANEX ) WKND2026 in Lagos on Saturday.
Hamzat inaugurates Renewed Hope Ambassadors building in Badagry
He said the inauguration of the building and the ward coordinators would provide a solid foundation for the party to win the 2027 elections.
Osimhen to undergo arthroscopic knee surgery
In a terse statement, the Turkish side said an MRI scan revealed a loose fragment. The club announced that Arthroscopic knee surgery is scheduled to be performed on him tomorrow at Maslak Acıbadem Hospital by their doctor, Yener İnce.
Plateau performs 724 surgeries during free medical outreach
Dr Nicholas Ba’amlong, the Commissioner for Health, disclosed this on Saturday in Jos while presenting the achievements recorded during the exercise.
Arthritis: Doctors warn Nigerians against ignoring joint pain
Persistent joint pain, stiffness and swelling should not be dismissed as signs of ageing, Nigerian doctors have warned, noting that arthritis can affect people of all ages and may extend beyond the joints. As World Arthritis Day 2026 focuses on “Achieve Your Dreams”, the experts have called for early diagnosis, proper treatment and greater support for people living with the condition.
Sightsavers urges regular sanitation to curb tropical diseases
Ms Grace Ajege, the Technical Manager, Surgery Antibiotics Facial Cleanliness and Environment Improvement (SAFE) of the organisation, made the call at the ongoing two-day meeting with media partners on Friday in Keffi.
Baze varsity acquires two aircraft to expand aviation training
Baze University in Abuja has acquired two training aircraft from Austria to enhance practical flight training and expand aviation education in Nigeria. The aircraft arrived at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport on Friday, where they were formally received with a traditional water cannon salute.
FG cancels 2026 NTI’s NCE, degree admissions, ends varsity affiliations
The Federal Government has ordered the cancellation of all 2026 admissions into the National Teachers’ Institute’s National Certificate in Education and degree programmes, warning prospective students against enrolling in courses the institute is not authorised to offer.
SSANU gives Kefas 14 days to implement allowance, threatens strike
The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities, Taraba State University branch, has issued a 14-day ultimatum to Governor Agbu Kefas over the non-implementation of the Consolidated Non-Teaching Tools Allowance. The union threatened to embark on an indefinite strike, accusing the state government of failing to honor existing federal agreements despite repeated commitments.
NNPC rejects gas shortage claims as Nigeria battles power slump
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has rejected claims attributing national power generation declines to gas supply bottlenecks across the country. Operating at full capacity, the state-owned oil firm maintained that its gas transportation infrastructure remains fully capable of delivering unconstrained supplies to all connected thermal power plants.
Power minister gives reasons for outages in Lagos, FCT
The Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, has said he is aware of the strain that the current outages have placed on households and businesses in four affected states, including Lagos and the Federal Capital Territory.
TCN rejects IKEDC's attribution of Band A outages to grid instability
In a statement responding to IKEDC’s public notice, published on November 5, TCN said the attribution was inaccurate and misleading. It argued that, under Section 67 of the Electricity Act 2023, determining the causes of disturbances and interruptions on the national grid is the responsibility of the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO), not distribution companies.
US midterms: What if Tinubu comes third in 2027?
One lesson from America’s November 3, 2026 midterms is that voters can surprise politicians, as the electorate was outraged by rising living costs, corruption allegations around Trump and allies, cruel immigration enforcement, and the war with Iran.
Betta Edu @40: Celebrating leadership, grit and public service
Birthday tributes are no lengthy religious sermons, but how does one describe in a few words a vibrant young woman who, despite her age, exudes the wisdom of a 90-year-old?
Why Tinubu’s 2027 march started in Kaduna
History has a way of choosing its own geography. When President Bola Tinubu chose Kaduna to flag off his 2027 re-election campaign on Saturday, October 24, 2026, he chose more than a location. He was sending a historic message.
Aihawu urges Nigeria to recognise foreigners’ contributions to national development
The Director of the Platform for Cooperation on Mixed Migration (PCMM), Victor Aihawu, has urged the Federal Government to formally recognise the contributions of foreign nationals living and working in Nigeria. Aihawu, who also founded the Cultural Hangout Festival (CHF), emphasized that national development strategies should adopt a broader perspective by acknowledging the economic, professional, and cultural impacts of migrant communities.
Obi chants drown out Ben Kalu’s Tinubu campaign in Abia
A campaign appeal by the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid was disrupted by repeated chants of Peter Obi’s name at a cultural festival in Abia State. The incident occurred on Saturday during the Item Okpi cultural festival in Aba, where Kalu urged residents to support Tinubu ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
Omo-Agege condemns attack on NDC members in Delta, demands action
Former Deputy President of the Senate, Ovie Omo-Agege, has strongly condemned the deadly political violence in Asaba that left one Nigeria Democratic Congress member dead and five others injured. In a statement released by his media aide Godwin Anaughe, Omo-Agege accused the Delta State Government and the ruling All Progressives Congress of failing in their fundamental duty to safeguard opposition supporters.
Poor network: MTN, Airtel, Glo, others sue to halt Reps’ investigation
Major Nigerian telecommunications operators, alongside ALTON, have filed a lawsuit at the Federal High Court in Abuja seeking to stop a House of Representatives inquiry into poor network quality. The operators argue that regulatory oversight of telecom service quality falls exclusively within the statutory mandate of the Nigerian Communications Commission.
NECA empowers 100 youths with advanced digital skills
Director-General of NECA, Mr Adewale-Smart Oyerinde, disclosed this at the graduation ceremony of the second cohort of the Technical Skill Development Project (TSDP) of the association’s ICT Academy on Thursday in Abuja.
AI must be governed before it governs us — Onanuga
He offered the counsel on Thursday in a paper delivered at the 7th World Media Summit in Beijing, China, a copy of which was made available to the News Agency of Nigeria(NAN) in Abuja.
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Lagos’ Ekore community counts losses as erratic power supply hits businesses
The residents lamented that many traders and business owners now spend heavily on generator fuel to keep their operations running, leaving little room to make profits.
Reps move to overhaul 69-year-old investment law
17 abducted Kaduna worshippers died in captivity, 4 still held – CSWN
Tinubu vows stronger commitment to Nigeria after Umrah
Osun govt, Oyetola allies, Tompolo join cross-party push for Tinubu re-election bid
INEC completes nine of 14 activities for 2027 elections
Anyim seeks better funding for colleges of education
El-Amin wins 17th Georgian Cup in Kaduna
Bandit alleges soldier sells guns to gang for ₦1m each
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