Breaking News in Nigeria Today Monday 19th October 2026
Here are some of the Breaking News in Nigeria Today Monday 19th October 2026 on some of the nation newspapers .
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target=_blank>Alli Campaign Organisation Challenges Makinde, Adekanmbi To Stop Shielding Criminals Within APM
The Senator Sharafadeen Alli Campaign Organisation (SSACO), has challenged Governor Seyi Makinde and the governorship candidate of Allied People’s Movement (APM) in Oyo State, Hon. Bimbo Adekanmbi, to stop shielding criminal members of APM from facing the law. The SSACO was reacting to the statement by Hon. Bimbo Adekanmbi Campaign Organisation accusing it and the…
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target=_blank>2027: Yari Leads Ganduje, Masari, Others To Emir Of Ilorin, Ooni Of Ife
The Director-General of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council (PCC), Senator Abdulaziz Yari, on Sunday led a high-powered delegation of party leaders to the Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, and the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, to seek their blessings and counsel ahead of the 2027 general elections. The visits,…
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target=_blank>Tinubu Goes Tough On Rail Security, Orders More Coaches, Surveillance Gadgets
President Bola Tinubu has approved the procurement of additional railway coaches and high-tech surveillance equipment to boost passenger movement and secure railway infrastructure across the country. The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Transportation, Engr. Funso Adebiyi disclosed this during an inspection tour of the Kano–Maradi railway project and the ongoing construction of the Kano Railway…
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target=_blank>APM Crisis: Two Makinde’s Appointees Loyal To Olopoeyan, Resign In Oyo
The political crisis between Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, and chieftain of the Allied People’s Movement (APM), Alhaji Adebisi Olopoeyan, has taken a new turn following the resignation of two local government appointees loyal to the politician. The two appointees: Hon. Balogun Olatunji Smith, (Assistant General Secretary of Ibadan North-East Local Government), and Chief Amb….
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target=_blank>Sanwo-Olu Backs Nigeria’s Hosting Of African Women’s Golf Championship
Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has pledged Lagos State Government’s support for Nigeria’s hosting of the 2026 All Africa Challenge Trophy (AACT), reinforcing the state’s backing for initiatives promoting women’s participation in sports and strengthening Nigeria’s international image. Sanwo-Olu gave the assurance when he received a delegation of the Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria…
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target=_blank>Tinubu Govt Committed To LG Autonomy – Uzodimma
Amid calls for reforms to improve grassroots administration, Imo State Governor and Chairman of the Progressive Governors Forum (PGF), Hope Uzodimma, has reaffirmed President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to Local Government autonomy, institutional strengthening and financial viability. Uzodimma gave the assurance in Abuja at the 2026 General Assembly of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria…
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target=_blank>KBSG Accuses Ex-Minister Of Justice Over UNDP Poverty Report
The Kebbi State Government has criticised the African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship candidate, and former Attorney General of the federation Abubakar Malami, (SAN) over his alleged attempt to exploit a United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) poverty report to discredit the administration of Governor Nasir Idris and score political points ahead of the 2027 general elections….
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target=_blank>Motorists, Commuters Stranded On Benin-Lagos Expressway Over Gridlock
Motorists and commuters were stranded for hours between Ovia Bridge and Okada junction along the Lagos- Benin expressway due to gridlock on Sunday. A source said , most of the stranded vehicles were articulated vehicles who had hoped to leave Benin early in the morning with the hope of getting to their destination in good…
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target=_blank>2027 Elections: Aisha Mohammed Brings APM Women Leaders, Candidates’ Wives Together
Wife of Bauchi State Governor, Hajiya Aisha Bala Mohammed, has brought together women coordinators of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) and wives of the party’s candidates to strengthen collaboration ahead of the 2027 general elections. The meeting, which brought together 20 women coordinators representing the 20 local government areas of Bauchi State, focused on improving…
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target=_blank>Inclusion Of Opposition Leaders In APCPCC Not Sign Of Weakness – Presidency
The Presidency has clarified that the inclusion of opposition leaders in the All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council (APCPCC) was not a sign of weakness but strength ahead of the 2027 general election. Recall that the APCPCC inaugurated last week had the governor of Anambra state, Charles Soludo; governor of Osun, Ademola Adeleke and the…
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